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Special Areas Board - Request for Proposal - Consulting Services Community Compass Project Rural Project & Deve

Special Areas Board

Published: Aug 21, 2026

Updated: Aug 23, 2026

Source: alberta_purchasing

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the transport and logistics sector. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 4, 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 transport and logistics 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 Special Areas Board is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms or multidisciplinary teams to undertake the Community Compass Project: Rural Project & Development Siting Initiative. The purpose of this project is to identify, evaluate, and prioritize future industrial and economic development opportunities within the region through a combination of technical analysis, community engagement, GIS-based suitability mapping, and investment attraction activities. The project will create a community-supported development framework that: • Identifies preferred project types and suitable development locations. • Assesses regional infrastructure and resource capacity. • Incorporates community priorities and values into development planning. • Reduces development risk and potential land-use conflict. • Produces investment-ready opportunities for regional economic growth. • Strengthens the region's ability to attract responsible and aligned private-sector investment. Commodity Categories: Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services, Project management Delivery Region: Alberta

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on August 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Special Areas Board

Special Areas Board has issued 46 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 14 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Transport & Logistics, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: August 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Special Areas Board 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 Transport & Logistics 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.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 4, 2026. You have 13 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.