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Response Deadline10/21/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

City of Thunder Bay

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

Place of Performance

CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 02-2026.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Property Tax & Municipal Finance Policy Consulting

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PostedOct 5

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Response DeadlineOct 21

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10/21/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 15 days

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AgencyCity of Thunder Bay

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Provides advisory services for the creation and legal drafting of municipal tax policies for prime contractors on City of Thunder Bay projects. Drafts municipal by-laws, designs tax relief programs, and develops eligibility criteria and administrative processes. Utilizes legal drafting tools and policy framework templates. Requires experience in Ontario municipal by-law drafting. Delivers program frameworks, costing models, administrative guides, and communication materials.

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