Town of Canmore - Request for Proposal - We Are Winter: A Winter Town Strategy - RFP

The Town of Canmore is soliciting proposals to assemble a multidisciplinary consulting team to develop We Are Winter: A Winter Town Strategy, a comprehensive plan designed to elevate the town’s winter experience, bolster its winter economy, and ensure equitable access and enjoyment for residents, businesses, and visitors. The strategy will serve as a coordinated, community-driven framework to guide the planning, design, and activation of winter spaces, aligning municipal policies and operations with the unique challenges and opportunities of prolonged winter conditions. The goal is to create a resilient, vibrant urban environment that thrives year-round by leveraging winter as a core identity and economic asset. The successful proponent will collaborate closely with Town staff and local partners to deliver an actionable, forward-looking strategy that informs infrastructure investment, public programming, policy development, and economic initiatives. Proposals must demonstrate expertise in urban planning, community engagement, economic development, and winter-specific design, with a clear methodology for inclusive consultation and measurable outcomes. The solicitation, identified as AB-2026-03339, was posted on May 20, 2026, with responses due by May 28, 2026, and is managed by Eleanor Miclette, the Contracting Authority, under the NAICS code 541618 for other scientific and technical consulting services.