City of Calgary - Request for Proposal - RFP 26-1556 Major Sports and Event Facilities Feasibility and Strategic Advisory Services
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the culture and heritage and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Tourism Development and Sports. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 16, 2026.
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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
The City of Calgary is seeking a qualified firm to provide strategic advisory services to assess the feasibility and planning of a proposed major sports and events facility project. The work will focus on a primary facility, with the option to extend the scope to include an additional medium to large facility, should The City elect to do so.
These facilities are envisioned to strengthen Calgary’s sports infrastructure, fostering tourism, economic development and community experiences that contribute to the city’s long-term growth and vitality.
This procurement will be conducted in two stages. Stage A is open to all interested proponents and will be evaluated based on the criteria outlined in this RFP. Stage B will be limited to shortlisted proponents from Stage A. Shortlisted proponents will receive additional confidential information and detailed requirements upon signing a confidentiality agreement, enabling them to respond to Stage B evaluation criteria.
Stage A will select up to five (5) shortlisted proponents to continue to Stage B.
Stage B will be focused on identifying a firm with the expertise, experience and capacity to provide early-stage analysis and strategic evaluation of complex initiatives involving multiple interest holders. The Consultant is required to demonstrate strong capabilities in sports market analysis, financial modelling, site selection and feasibility, negotiations and strategic deal structuring.
Commodity Categories: Strategic planning consultation services, Organizational structure consultation, Feasibility studies or screening of project ideas, Regional or location studies for projects, Economic or financial evaluation of projects, Project administration or planning, Market research
Delivery Region: Alberta, Calgary
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on May 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About City of Calgary
City of Calgary has issued 218 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 49 currently open and 34 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Information & Communication Technology, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 16, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by City of Calgary 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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