Arts, Culture and Status of Women - Request for Proposals: Strategic Planning Services Royal Tyrrell Museum
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About This Opportunity
Arts, Culture and Status of Women - Request for Proposals — consulting services contract awarded in Canada by Arts. Sub-category: buildings & facilities.
This is a consulting contract in the culture and heritage, gender and inclusion, Research, construction and civil works and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Heritage Preservation, Museums and Arts. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through Alberta Purchasing Connection, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the culture and heritage sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
I. Introduction
The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology (RTMP), operated by the Government of Alberta, is a globally recognized institution dedicated to the collection, preservation, protection, presentation, and interpretation of palaeontological history, with a particular emphasis on Alberta’s rich fossil heritage. As we approach the final year of our 2021–2026 Strategic Plan, we are seeking a qualified consultant or firm to guide the development of our next strategic plan (2026–2031), ensuring alignment with evolving community needs, scientific priorities, and institutional goals.
II. Organizational Overview
The RTMP is located in the badlands of southern Alberta, and since opening in 1985 has welcomed over 16 million visitors from 150 countries. We host world-class exhibits, conduct groundbreaking -palaeontological research, and deliver innovative educational programming. Our current strategic priorities include:
- Scientific Excellence: Advancing palaeontological research and stewardship.
- Public Value: Enhancing accessibility and relevance of exhibits and programs.
- Relationship Building: Strengthening partnerships and stakeholder engagement.
- DEAI: Promoting diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
- Financial Resiliency: Diversifying revenue streams.
- Strategic Growth: Aligning physical, organizational, and technological capacities with long-term goals.
III. Purpose of the RFP
RTMP seeks strategic planning services to:
- Facilitate a collaborative planning process with internal and external stakeholders.
- Review the progress of our current major initiatives and determine which should be carried forward into the new plan and which should be discontinued.
- Identify emerging trends and opportunities in museum operations, palaeontology, and public engagement.
- Develop a comprehensive, actionable strategic plan for 2026–2031.
IV. Scope of Work
The selected consultant will:
1. Conduct a Situational Analysis
- Review existing strategic documents, reports, and performance metrics.
- Analyze internal strengths and challenges, and external opportunities, trends and potential challenges.
2. Stakeholder Engagement
- Review previous stakeholder documents and identify any emerging trends that need to be updated.
- Facilitate interviews, focus groups, and surveys with GoA staff, support services staff and Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society board members and staff.
3. Strategic Plan Development
- Define strategic goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes.
- Recommend implementation strategies and evaluation frameworks.
- Recommend and guide engagement opportunities.
4. Presentation and Final Deliverables
- Share draft and final versions with leadership and key stakeholders.
- Deliver a comprehensive strategic report, including a development summary and actionable recommendations for the strategic plan.
Not in Scope:
Changes to the Mandate, Mission, Vision or Values.
V. Proposal Requirements
Please include the following in your proposal:
- Cover letter
- Firm overview and qualifications
- Relevant experience
- Proposed methodology and timeline
- Team bios
- Budget and fee structure
- References
VI. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
Demonstrated experience and expertise: 30% - Depth of experience delivering strategic planning for museums/heritage/science institutions; expertise in stakeholder engagement and analysis; evidence of successful outcomes.
Understanding of RTMP’s mission and context: 20% - Demonstrated understanding of RTMP mandate, strategic priorities, and local/regional context; alignment with 2021–2026 plan and future needs (2026–2031).
Quality and feasibility of proposed approach: 30% - Clarity, rigor, and practicality of the proposed methodology, stakeholder engagement plan, situational analysis, strategic plan development, and deliverables.
Cost-effectiveness: 20% - Budget clarity and value for money relative to scope, team expertise, and deliverables; transparency of fees and expenses.
VII. Submission Instructions
Submit proposals electronically to:
Lisa Making
Executive Director
C/O: Lorna O’Brien
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
Email: tyrrell.finance@gov.ab.ca
Subject Line: “Strategic Planning RFP Submission – [Your Organization Name]”
VIII. Timeline
- RFP issued: December 15, 2025
- Questions due: January 2, 2026, at 11am MST
- Proposal deadline: January 12, 2026, at 11am MST
- Selection notification: January 2026
- Project start: Early March 2026
- Final plan due: November 2026
Commodity Categories: Business and corporate management consultation services, Strategic planning consultation services
Delivery Region: Alberta, Drumheller
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on December 15, 2025. Last refreshed 6 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Arts, Culture and Status of Women
Arts, Culture and Status of Women has issued 10 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Culture, Heritage & Tourism, General Supplies & Services, and Gender & Inclusion. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contracting authority has selected an awardee for this notice. The record is kept for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Arts, Culture and Status of Women in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Alberta Purchasing Connection to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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