Economic Development Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Opening Date: September 9th, 2026
Questions Deadline: September 29th, 2026
Closing Date and Time: October 7th, 2026
Contract Start Date: January 4th, 2027
Contract End Date: January 3rd, 2028
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Regional District Of Central Kootenay
DESCRIPTION
The selected vendor will provide economic development services to implement the Stronger Together Economic Action Plan strategy, coordinate regional initiatives, and drive measurable outcomes for the community. The work will focus on tourism, business retention, agriculture, resident attraction, and emerging strategic priorities.
Responsibilities will include delivering and maintaining existing economic development programs, such as business outreach, grant administration, tourism initiatives, and special projects. The vendor will also facilitate collaboration among local governments, sector organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders.
The vendor will engage stakeholders through advisory committee meetings and public outreach, support potential new initiatives, and build and maintain relationships with community, business, and industry stakeholders. The contract period will be one year. Questions must be submitted by September 29, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due October 7, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 29, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $120,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Regional District Of Central Kootenay. The work is located in Creston, British Columbia, Canada.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Economic development consulting firm with regional planning expertise
- Experience supporting tourism, agriculture, business retention, and resident attraction initiatives
- Strong stakeholder engagement and community partnership capabilities
- Proven ability to administer grants and deliver public-sector economic development programs
- Experience coordinating local governments, advisory committees, and industry organizations
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