CanadaBuys #AB-2026-05705

Regional Economic Development Framework Solicitation for Town of Smoky Lake and Partners

The Town of Smoky Lake, Alberta, is seeking proposals to develop a regional economic development framework in collaboration with Smoky Lake County, Village of Waskatenau, and Village of Vilna. - Government Buyer: - Town of Smoky Lake (lead agency) - Partners: Smoky Lake County, Village of Waskatenau, Village of Vilna - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Creation of a regional economic development organization - Includes governance structure, strategic planning, corporate identity, and a marketing/data platform - Completion of a Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) project - Execution of near-term projects identified by the BRE - Promotion of the region and its communities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Intermunicipal collaboration is required - Framework must address governance, strategy, branding, and data/marketing - BRE project and follow-on actions are central to the scope - Emphasis on regional promotion and economic development consultancy - UNSPSC codes referenced: project management, regional studies, economic evaluation, project monitoring, economic analysis, economic development consultancy - No products or part numbers specified; procurement is for professional services - Competitive open bidding process

Description

The solicitation is for creating a framework to deliver economic development services regionally through intermunicipal collaboration involving the Town of Smoky Lake, Smoky Lake County, Village of Waskatenau, and Village of Vilna. The work includes setting up a regional economic development organization with governance, strategy, corporate identity, and marketing/data platform, completing a Business Retention & Expansion project, engaging in near-term projects identified by the BRE project, and promoting the region and its communities. The contract duration is 24 months starting from October 12, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding and the opportunity is located in Alberta, Canada.

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