City of Calgary - Request for Proposal - 26-1767 Prairie Economic Gateway - Indigenous Relations Services (Revised)

The City of Calgary (The City) is seeking a qualified Indigenous Relations Consultant to provide professional services in support of the Prairie Economic Gateway. The services comprise: Phase 1: Indigenous Relations Risk and Opportunity Assessment. Phase 2: Indigenous Communication Strategy Development. Phase 3: Indigenous Engagement and Consultation Plan Development and Initial Implementation. Phase 4: Indigenous Relations Transition, Documentation and Forward Work Plan. Phase 5: Future Indigenous Relations Advisory and Implementation Support (Optional). Provide continuing support for authorized Gateway activities as requirements evolve. The initial award covers Phases 1 through 4 only. Phase 5 is future optional and excluded from the initial award. Proceeding with Phase 5 requires agreement between The City and the County under Appendix B, available funding and required approvals. Before work begins, The City and the Consultant must sign a supplemental Scope and Fee Schedule defining the services, deliverables, schedule and fees. Inclusion of Phase 5 does not guarantee that these services will proceed. This procurement process is not intended to create, and will not create a formal, legally binding bidding process. It will instead be governed by the law applicable to direct commercial negotiations.” Commodity Categories: Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services, Public relations and professional communications services, Indigenous peoples relations consultation and engagement Delivery Region: Alberta, Calgary