Property Tax & Municipal Finance Policy Consulting

The City of Thunder Bay is issuing a Request for Expression of Interest, solicitation number 02-2026, to identify qualified consultants for specialized, on-demand advisory services regarding municipal property taxation within the Province of Ontario. The scope of work includes policy and program development, strategic tax policy reviews, training and capacity building, council briefings, and support for tax relief programs. These services are intended to be provided on an ad hoc, project-specific basis, and the City may establish a roster of pre-qualified consultants to supplement internal capacity. To be eligible, proponents must demonstrate that their core business is providing municipal property taxation advisory services specifically to Ontario municipalities, with a strong preference for those with an exclusively municipal client base. Consultants serving private sector entities, such as developers or tax appeal clients, may be disqualified due to conflicts of interest. Mandatory requirements include significant experience with MPAC assessment processes, Current Value Assessment, property tax classes and ratios, and the Municipal Act 2001, as well as the provision of at least three references from Ontario municipalities. This is a non-binding EOI and not a Request for Proposal. Following the review of submissions, the City may proceed to a competitive procurement process, negotiate directly with a single qualified proponent, or cancel the process. Interested parties must submit their firm profile, personnel qualifications, fee structures, and conflict of interest disclosures via email to Tara Heerema by the deadline of October 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. local time.