Foothills County - Negotiated Request for Proposal - RFP for Municipal Development Plan Engagement Services

Foothills County is seeking qualified consultants to deliver professional engagement and consultation services for the review and update of its Municipal Development Plan, a statutory document under the Municipal Government Act that shapes long-term growth, land use, infrastructure planning, and community development. The selected consultant or consultants will be responsible for facilitating inclusive and meaningful engagement with Council, administrative staff, residents, landowners, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders throughout the entire process, ensuring diverse perspectives are integrated into the plan’s evolution. Proposals may address the full spectrum of engagement activities or focus on a specialized component of the work, as long as all mandatory criteria are met and sufficient detail is provided to demonstrate capability and approach. The solicitation, identified as AB-2026-03744, was posted on May 15, 2026, with proposals due by June 26, 2026. Foothills County reserves the right to award the contract as a single comprehensive engagement program or as multiple specialized scopes based on evaluation results and project requirements. All responses must be submitted to the designated point of contact, Aamani Sidhu, Contracting Authority, at the provided email address. The process is open to qualified proponents who can demonstrate experience in municipal planning engagement, cultural competency, and the ability to navigate complex community dynamics in Alberta. While the request is published through a federal platform, it is issued by Foothills County as a local government entity, and performance will occur entirely within Alberta.