Consulting Services for Georgetown Expansion Lands Secondary Plan

The Town of Halton Hills is soliciting proposals for professional consulting services to develop the Georgetown Expansion Lands Secondary Plan, a project with an allocated budget of 1,444,000 dollars exclusive of HST. The objective is to formulate a Preferred Land Use Plan and a policy framework to manage growth across a study area of approximately 454 hectares. A critical component of the scope is the integration of a Scoped Subwatershed Study to evaluate hydrological functions and natural heritage systems, ensuring the sustainable management of natural resources in accordance with provincial, regional, and local planning policies, as well as regulations from Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation. The project is expected to be completed over an approximately two-year period and will result in key deliverables including Final Secondary Plans, Final Urban Design Guidelines, and a Subwatershed Study. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Town's Bidding System by October 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The evaluation process is weighted, with technical proposals accounting for 80 points and financial proposals for 20 points; proponents must achieve a minimum technical score of 56 points to be considered for financial evaluation. The contract requires a lump sum pricing structure by phase, with additional hourly rates for approved out-of-scope work. Deliverables are subject to a rigorous review process by the Town, with an anticipation of at least three iterations per document to incorporate feedback from staff, external agencies, and the community. Payment is issued on a net 30-day term following the Town's official acceptance of the deliverables.