Award a sole-source contract to the organization Société culturelle « Les Survenants » to operate, animate, and maintain Café Viger for a one-year pilot project, for a maximum amount of $70,000, taxes included - Approve a draft agreement for this purpose - Approve the premises loan agreement whereby the Ville de Montréal lends, free of charge, to the organization Société culturelle « Les Survenants », for a period of one year, starting May 10, 2023, premises located at 240, East Viger Avenue in Montreal

This decision concerns the granting of a non-competitive contract to the Société culturelle « Les Survenants » for a one-year pilot project. The contract's purpose is to operate, animate, and maintain Café Viger. The maximum allocated amount for this project is $70,000, including taxes. Additionally, the agreement for this initiative needs to be approved. A key component of this arrangement is a premises loan agreement. Under this agreement, the Ville de Montréal will provide, free of charge, the use of established premises to the Société culturelle « Les Survenants ». This loan of premises is also for a duration of one year, commencing on May 10, 2023. This initiative falls under the purview of the Ville-Marie Borough Council and is managed by the Culture, Sports, Leisure, and Social Development Directorate. The file number is 1239853001, and the decision number is CA23 240151. The total value of the contract is $70,000.00 CAD.

This is a services contract in the culture and heritage and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Tourism Development and Municipal Services. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 70,000.

Published through Montreal Contracts, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the culture and heritage sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.