Public Library Business Plan Consulting Services

Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Chestermere, Alberta, CanadaPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: May 6th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

Chestermere is seeking consulting services to develop a comprehensive business plan for its public library, including needs assessment, service analysis, and strategic planning.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid City of Chestermere business license for the duration of the contract term
Must provide a Certificate of Insurance with $5,000,000 liability coverage
Must provide a WCB Clearance Letter dated not 45 days prior to the RFP closing
Must submit a complete proposal and pricing table in PDF format via email
Must include a signed Submission Form (Appendix B)
Must provide a Work Breakdown Structure, hours of effort, and understanding of the scope of work

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

TIMELINE

Issue Date of RFP: March 31st, 2026

Deadline for Questions: April 21st, 2026

Deadline for Issuing Addenda: April 23rd, 2026

Submission Deadline: May 6th, 2026

Anticipated Ranking of Proponents: May 22nd, 2026

Anticipated Execution of Agreement: June 2nd, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 21st, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Chestermere

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Chestermere, Alberta is seeking consulting services to develop a comprehensive and evidence-based business plan for the local public library. The project involves articulating the library's future role and mandate, assessing current and anticipated community service demands, and analyzing service utilization trends such as circulation, program attendance, digital usage, and foot traffic.

The selected consultant will identify desired library services, programs, space and technology needs, and review staffing levels, organizational structures, and service workflows. The scope further includes developing or refining vision, mission, and guiding principles, conducting space needs and location analyses, drafting funding strategies, and assessing community expectations. Additional tasks include evaluating service model options and conducting a thorough facility space analysis.

Questions related to this RFP must be submitted by April 21, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.