Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Services

The Township is seeking economic development and tourism strategy services to establish a long-term plan for increasing investment, attracting new jobs, and identifying new opportunities. The selected vendor must develop a comprehensive, action-oriented strategic plan that positions the community for sustainable economic growth, tourism, diversification, and resilience over the next five years. This plan must include strategies to support and retain existing businesses, attract new industries, and encourage greater investment in the township. The project covers the expansion of visitor tourism and the establishment of tracking criteria to measure success. The agency requires the identification of key sectors and the creation of sector profiles with targeted strategies for investment attraction, expansion, and retention. Additionally, the scope includes compiling a comprehensive list of current local and regional tourism products, services, experiences, and events to identify and prioritize areas of opportunity. The agency is requesting a tourism marketing strategy and an associated governance framework to effectively position the unique selling points and tourism assets of the community. The vendor must also develop and implement an inclusive engagement strategy employing multiple methods such as interviews, focus groups, surveys, public meetings, and online engagement tools. Performance of the work will take place offsite. Eligibility is restricted to onshore Canadian organizations only. Bidders must register on the issuing authority website in order to download the unwatermarked request for proposals. Proposals must be submitted digitally via email or online, and the agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget. The deadline for submitting all questions is July 17, 2026.