Natural Environment, Water Resources and Hazards Mapping and Policy Development for the New Official Plan

The City of Thorold invites qualified professional consulting firms to submit proposals for the review and update of the City’s natural environment, water resources, and natural and human-made hazards mapping and policies in support of the City’s new Official Plan.The assignment includes a background review of existing studies, policies, mapping and technical data; assessment and refinement of natural heritage, water resource and hazard features; identification of ecological linkages, opportunities and data gaps; and preparation of updated Official Plan mapping, GIS files and supporting documentation for Schedule C1 – Natural Environment, Schedule C2 – Water Resources, and Schedule C4 – Natural and Human-made Hazards.The successful Proponent will also prepare a Directions Report outlining key findings and recommendations, together with draft Official Plan objectives, definitions, policies and implementation strategies.The study will primarily rely on existing information and desktop analysis, with additional technical investigations identified where necessary.Further details regarding the scope of work, deliverables and submission requirements are provided in the RFP document, including Appendix B – RFP Particulars.