PROFESSIONAL SERVICES- INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY PLAN- PHASE 1

The City of Sault Ste. Marie is inviting qualified consulting firms to submit proposals for Phase One of an Industrial Strategy Plan, designed to support the development of a Deep Water Port and enhance regional multimodal logistics capabilities. This initiative aims to align industrial growth with emerging transportation and economic opportunities tied to the port project, ensuring strategic coordination across infrastructure, supply chains, and regional development goals. Proposals must demonstrate expertise in industrial planning, logistics analysis, and experience working on large-scale infrastructure initiatives, with a clear methodology for engaging stakeholders and delivering actionable recommendations. The solicitation, identified as BT-2026CDE-CS-ED-02-P, was posted on July 9, 2026, and responses are due by July 10, 2026, at 1:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The contract is issued under the authority of the City of Sault Ste. Marie, though the agency listing refers to the Government of Canada, indicating potential federal collaboration or funding alignment. All submissions must be directed to Joanne Gaetz, Contracting Authority, via email at j.gaetz@cityssm.on.ca or phone at 111-111-1111. The opportunity is open to qualified firms without specific set-asides, and detailed technical and financial proposals are expected to address the scope, timeline, and outcomes required to advance the region’s industrial and logistical ambitions.