Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-05548

Consulting Services for Regional Recreation Facility Feasibility Assessment

This opportunity involves a request from the City of Lacombe, in partnership with Lacombe County and the Town of Blackfalds, for consulting services to assess the feasibility of a shared regional recreation facility. - Government Buyer: - City of Lacombe (lead agency) - Partners: Lacombe County, Town of Blackfalds - No OEMs or product vendors are specified, as this is a consulting services procurement - Scope of Work: - Seven project phases: project initiation, background review, facility program development, location screening, financial analysis, governance analysis, and final reporting - Deliverables include a business case evaluating amenities, location options, financial viability, governance models, and a final recommendation - Proposal Requirements: - Mandatory appendices: Conduct Declaration, Fee Breakdown, Reference Contacts, Resumes, Schedule of Work - Fixed fee proposal, not to exceed 20 pages - Shortlisted proponents may be required to attend a mandatory interview - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in municipal recreation planning, governance, financial modeling, and intermunicipal collaboration - Estimated contract value: $180,000 to $200,000 CAD - No products or equipment are being procured; this is a service-based solicitation

Description

The City of Lacombe, in partnership with Lacombe County and the Town of Blackfalds, is seeking proposals from qualified multidisciplinary consulting teams to conduct a feasibility assessment for a shared regional recreation facility. The project includes seven phases: initiation, background review, facility program development, location screening, financial analysis, governance analysis, and final reporting. The assessment aims to develop a business case evaluating amenities, location, financial viability, governance, and provide a final recommendation. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format and include mandatory appendices such as a Conduct Declaration, Fee Breakdown, Reference Contacts, Resumes, and Schedule of Work. The project delivery period is from September 18, 2026, to March 31, 2028, with an estimated budget of $180,000 to $200,000 CAD.

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