Food and Beverage_Design_Consultancy_LDRR

VIA Rail Canada is seeking a specialized Food and Beverage design consultant to provide independent advisory services for the LDRR fleet renewal program, focusing on the optimization of onboard F&B environments. The consultant will be responsible for validating and recommending improvements to spatial layouts, service concepts, and operational workflows to ensure they align with VIA’s passenger experience goals, operational needs, and the unique constraints of rail transportation, covering all phases of the design process. The role requires deep expertise in F&B design within transit environments and a clear understanding of how to balance functionality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a moving rail setting. Bids must be submitted by August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with all solicitation documents available through the Merx portal under solicitation number 202606009. A fee may be required to access the bidding materials, and interested parties should review pricing details on the Merx website. The point of contact for inquiries is Olga Grijuc, who can be reached via email or phone. The contract is issued under the Government of Canada, and while no specific NAICS code or set-aside designation is provided, the work is expected to involve direct collaboration with VIA Rail’s design and operations teams across Canada.