Approve, in accordance with the provisions of the LAW, a sole-source agreement whereby the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership agrees to provide the City with the services required for the realization of operational activities and specific services rendered to the City by the organization in the Quartier des Spectacles for a maximum sum of $24,458,989, taxes included. Authorize a budget transfer of $273,940 in 2024 from the Ville-Marie borough to the Culture Department. Authorize an adjustment to the budget base for the years 2025 to 2028 for the amounts indicated in the Finance Department's intervention from the Ville-Marie borough to the Culture Department.

This municipal council decision approves a draft agreement with the Partenariat du Quartier des Spectacles (Entertainment District Partnership). Under this agreement, the partnership will provide the City with necessary services for operational activities and specific services within the Entertainment District. The maximum amount allocated for these services is $24,458,989, inclusive of taxes. This agreement is established by mutual consent, as permitted by law. Additionally, the decision authorizes a budgetary transfer of $273,940 for 2024. This transfer will move funds from the Ville-Marie borough to the Service de la culture (Culture Department). The agreement is crucial for the ongoing management and programming of events and activities within the vibrant Entertainment District. The funding is a mix of City (93.5%) and borough (6.5%) contributions. This ensures continued collaboration and support for cultural and operational initiatives in this key urban area.

This is a services contract in the culture and heritage and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Events and Municipal Services. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 24.5 million.

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.