City of Calgary - Request for Proposal - 26-1591 Prairie Economic Gateway Indigenous Relations Consultant

The City of Calgary is seeking a qualified Indigenous Relations Consultant to advance its commitment to Truth and Reconciliation through culturally respectful engagement with Indigenous peoples concerning the Prairie Economic Gateway project. The Consultant will support communication, consultation, and risk management efforts in collaboration with The City and Rocky View County across four primary phases: conducting an Indigenous Relations Risk and Opportunity Assessment, developing a Communication Strategy, designing and implementing an Engagement and/or Consultation Plan, and delivering a Final Summary Report and Documentation. All required work for these phases must be completed within twelve months of contract award. An optional fifth phase of ongoing advisory support may be added later, contingent upon mutual agreement between the parties if deemed necessary and beneficial. The project emphasizes building informed, sustained relationships with Indigenous communities aligned with reconciliation goals. The solicitation, identified as AB-2026-04043, was posted on May 26, 2026, with proposals due by June 22, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 541820 and is managed by the City of Calgary through its Contracting Authority, Rosalinda Davidson. While the solicitation is listed under the Government of Canada’s Canada Buys platform, it is a municipal procurement initiative. The work will be performed in Alberta, and interested providers must respond by the deadline to be considered for this opportunity.