Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #232510
Standing Arrangement for LCRB Hearing Delegates for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
232510
NAICS
541199
This opportunity seeks qualified professionals to provide hearing and decision-making services for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food's Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB): - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Citizens' Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food - Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) - Services Requested: - Up to four independent Delegates to conduct hearings and issue written decisions - Services relate to penalties under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act (LCLA) and Cannabis Control and Licensing Act (CCLA) - Dispute mediation or arbitration services - Unique Requirements: - Delegates must have adjudicative authority and experience in written decision-making - Services are provided on an as-and-if requested basis under a Standing Arrangement - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Procurement managed through the BC Bid portal
Description
The solicitation is for establishing a Standing Arrangement with one or more contractors to provide up to four qualified Delegates to conduct hearings and issue written decisions for the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) on an as-and-if requested basis. These Delegates will handle hearings related to penalties imposed under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act where allegations are disputed. The arrangement is intended to support the adjudicative authority delegated by the General Manager of the LCRB. The procurement is managed by the Ministry of Citizens' Services on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.