Economic Development and Investment Lead Consultant Services

The government authority in British Columbia seeks an onshore Canadian organization to provide offsite economic development and investment lead consultant services for a two-year contract period. The buyer requires the consultant to advance economic development priorities, support business retention and expansion, enhance investment readiness, and foster workforce attraction and retention. Scope responsibilities include developing a engagement framework, conducting outreach with local businesses, developers, and investors, tracking opportunities, identifying growth barriers, and recommending municipal process improvements. The consultant must also promote strategic assets, contribute market intelligence, and collaborate with City Administration and key interested parties to support coordinated economic development efforts. The buyer requires all vendors to submit their questions no later than September 8, 2026. Bidders may submit proposals digitally by email or online. The buyer states that it is looking for proposals regarding the budget, and the provided text does not contain specific evaluation criteria.