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Consulting Services for Waterfront Development and Experience Plan in Saint John, New Brunswick

This opportunity seeks consulting services for a comprehensive Waterfront Development and Experience Plan in Saint John, New Brunswick. - Government buyer: Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency, in partnership with the City of Saint John, Port Saint John, and Fundy Harbour Group - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a consulting services procurement - Scope of work includes: - Waterfront economic development strategy - Community placemaking and visitor experience planning - Capital deployment and investment frameworks - Asset and destination perception review - Phased implementation roadmap - Required deliverables: - Waterfront Economic Development Plan - Economic impact and financial models - Community and placemaking framework - Visitor experience activation plan - Capital deployment framework - Phased implementation roadmap - Investor-ready summary deck - Proponents must demonstrate experience in: - Waterfront or large-scale redevelopment - Economic development and financial modeling - Investment funds or public-private capital vehicles - Community engagement and placemaking - Tourism and wellness destination development - Stakeholder operations - Proposals must include: - Firm profile and relevant experience - Methodology and timeline - Team roles and fee structure - Examples of similar projects - Evaluation criteria focus on vision, methodology, team experience, investment and financial expertise, and value for money

Description

Envision Saint John, in partnership with the City of Saint John, Port Saint John, and Fundy Harbour Group, is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to prepare a Waterfront Development and Experience Plan. The plan aims to establish a strategic, financially grounded, and action-oriented framework to accelerate economic development, enhance tourism and visitor experience, leverage arts and cultural assets, and position the waterfront as a hub for growth and investment. The scope includes strategies for economic development, community placemaking, visitor experience, capital deployment, and phased implementation. Deliverables include various plans, financial models, frameworks, and an investor-ready summary deck.

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