Community Priorities Forum Facilitation Consultant

The City of St. Albert is seeking a qualified consultant under solicitation RFP-2026-0101 to design, facilitate, and report on a pilot Community Priorities Forum scheduled for January 2027. The primary objective of this engagement is to gather qualitative community insights from residents to inform the City's strategic planning and budget processes. The selected consultant will be responsible for developing the forum approach, agenda, and discussion questions, creating a pre-forum online questionnaire to synthesize participant priorities, and professionally facilitating one in-person forum within St. Albert. Key deliverables include the facilitation plan, participant materials, and the final report on the forum's outcomes. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the bidding system by November 12, 2026. The City will utilize a weighted scoring system across four stages: mandatory submission review, non-price rated criteria evaluation, pricing analysis, and final ranking. The top-ranked proponent will be invited to enter direct contract negotiations to finalize an agreement based on a total lump-sum price. Mandatory requirements for respondents include providing a GST number, a valid City of St. Albert business license, a current certificate of insurance, and a letter of good standing from WCB Alberta. Payment is processed within 30 days of invoice receipt, and the City maintains the right to inspect and reject deficient work within a 10-day inspection period.