Conducting a Study on the Economic Benefits of Built Heritage Investments for Quebec's Regional County Municipalities (MRCs)

This tender seeks a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive study on the economic benefits derived from investments in built heritage for the Regional County Municipalities (MRCs) within Quebec. The primary objective is to quantify and articulate the tangible and intangible economic advantages that accrue to municipalities when they invest in the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of their built heritage assets. This includes, but is not limited to, impacts on local employment, tourism revenue, property values, business development, and the overall economic vitality of the region.

The study is expected to identify and analyze various types of investments in built heritage, ranging from the rehabilitation of historic buildings to the development of heritage tourism infrastructure. It should also explore the methodologies for measuring these economic benefits, potentially including case studies from Quebec or comparable jurisdictions. Key requirements will likely involve robust data collection, rigorous economic analysis, and the development of clear, actionable recommendations for MRCs to maximize the economic returns on their heritage investments.

The Contracting Authority for this procurement is the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications (Ministry of Culture and Communications). The procurement method is a direct award contract, as the estimated value falls below the public tender threshold, as per Article 14 of the relevant regulations. This initiative falls under the category of professional and administrative support services, specifically focusing on management support, reflecting the strategic importance of understanding and leveraging the economic potential of Quebec's rich built heritage.

This is a consulting contract in the urban development and housing and culture and heritage sectors. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Quebec SEAO, 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 urban development and housing 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.