Village of Pemberton Regional Recreation Strategic Plan

The Village of Pemberton has issued solicitation RFP 2026-04 to secure a qualified consultant team to develop a Regional Recreation Strategy. This multi-jurisdictional project involves the Village of Pemberton, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area C, and the Līlwat Nation. The primary objective is to establish evidence-based direction for recreation service delivery, capital planning, and inter-jurisdictional collaboration. Key activities include conducting a comprehensive inventory of existing amenities, implementing a community engagement strategy through surveys and open houses, and providing capital and operational recommendations that include Class D cost estimates. The final deliverables consist of a phased Regional Recreation Strategy presented to the respective governing bodies of the three participating jurisdictions. Proposals are due by October 14, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the value of service relative to the total price rather than the lowest bid. Critical evaluation factors include the proponent's experience with similar projects, the strength of their Indigenous engagement methodology, and their capacity to integrate accessibility and inclusion requirements. Selected consultants must provide a detailed budget, a valid Village of Pemberton business license, a WorkSafeBC clearance letter, and professional liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars. Special emphasis is placed on data sovereignty and the protection of Indigenous knowledge shared during the engagement process.