Recreation and Culture Master Plan Development Consultation Service

The Town of Georgina, Ontario is seeking a vendor to provide consultation services for the development of a ten-year Recreation and Culture Master Plan. The agency requires a guiding framework for the planning, development, and delivery of parks, facilities, programs, and services that foster healthy active lifestyles, community vibrancy, cultural identity, placemaking, and social connections. This framework must also support a thriving ecosystem of arts, culture, festivals, events, heritage, and cultural tourism over the next decade. The scope of work requires extensive, inclusive, and meaningful community engagement to ensure community input directly informs and shapes the master plan. The selected vendor must develop a clear, compelling, and community-driven vision for the delivery of recreation and cultural programs, services, and spaces. Additionally, the project covers preparing a comprehensive inventory of existing programs, services, events, and relevant facilities, which must include an analysis of utilization levels, capacity, cost recovery, and sustainability. The agency is also asking for the identification of opportunities to promote healthy living, physical activity, cultural experiences, inclusion, and personal wellness for all ages and abilities. The vendor must assess community satisfaction with existing programs, recreation and cultural activities, events, facilities, parks, and services. Performance of the work must take place onsite in Georgina, Ontario. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in Canada. Bidders must register and pay a fee on the tendering authority's website to obtain the official request for proposals document without a watermark. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget for this project. All questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted no later than June 17, 2026, and final responses can be submitted digitally via email or online.