City of Spruce Grove - Request for Proposal - Land Use Bylaw Comprehensive Update

The City of Spruce Grove is inviting qualified planning consulting firms to submit proposals for the comprehensive update of its Land Use Bylaw C-824-12, with the goal of producing a modern, legally robust, and clearly written bylaw aligned with the Municipal Development Plan. The selected vendor will be responsible for drafting a conventional use-based land use bylaw using plain language, conducting public and stakeholder engagement, creating new GIS-based land use maps, designing accessible graphic materials including a Plain Language Guide with illustrations, and delivering supporting documents such as a Community Land Use Vision, Concordance Document, and diagnostic and engagement reports. The work must adhere strictly to a use-based regulatory model and avoid form-based or hybrid codes, though innovation in organization, accessibility, and administrative efficiency within that framework is encouraged. The vendor will operate under the direction of the City’s Project Manager and follow governance guidelines outlined in the contract. The project is scheduled to begin in July 2026 and is expected to last 18 to 20 months, with target completion in late 2027 or early 2028. Proposals must be submitted by June 24, 2026, under solicitation number AB-2026-03890, with inquiries directed to Nigel Gamester, the Contracting Authority. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 541340, and while the posting appears on a federal procurement platform, the contracting entity is the City of Spruce Grove, Alberta. All deliverables must support consistent and durable administration of the updated bylaw, ensuring it is user-friendly for residents, developers, and municipal staff alike.