When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 17, 2026.

It was issued by Town Of Bridgewater. The work is located in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced municipal planning consultants. Familiarity with Nova Scotia legislation and municipal policy. Demonstrated experience in comprehensive plan review and gap analysis. Proven track record in producing strategic reports for local governments.

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Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, CanadaPosted: June 13th, 2026Deadline: July 30th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Nova Scotia municipality is seeking a planning consultant to review its municipal planning strategy and related by-laws, including legislative alignment and gap analysis.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a highly experienced and qualified firm
Must have professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance for a limit of no less than $2,000,000 per claim
Must have commercial general liability insurance for a limit of no less than $5,000,000 per occurrence
Must have automobile insurance for a limit of no less than $5,000,000 for third party liability
Must provide a current WCB clearance letter or letter of exemption
Must achieve a minimum of 70% (56 points) on the technical response to have pricing reviewed
Must submit proposal electronically via the Bonfire portal
Must provide three references for similar work done in the past five years

CONTRACT DURATION

6 months

TIMELINE

RFP Opportunity Release: June 12th, 2026

Questions from Vendors: July 17th, 2026

Responses to Vendors: July 24th, 2026

Proposal due date: July 30th, 2026

Target date for review of proposals: August 14th, 2026

Approval: August 21st, 2026

Project completion: December 7th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 17th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Town Of Bridgewater

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DESCRIPTION

The town seeks a qualified planning consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of its municipal planning strategy and related by-law plan. The project involves performing a legislative and policy alignment scan, conducting background research, and preparing a best practices report relevant to municipal planning.

The consultant will be responsible for completing a preliminary gap analysis, followed by preparing draft and final issues and options reports. The scope includes identifying gaps within existing plans, assessing compliance with current legislation and policies, and recommending actionable improvements to ensure effective municipal governance.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 17, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Town Of Bridgewater. The work is located in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced municipal planning consultants
Familiarity with Nova Scotia legislation and municipal policy
Demonstrated experience in comprehensive plan review and gap analysis
Proven track record in producing strategic reports for local governments

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