Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville - Consulting Services for the Development of an Economic Development Strategy and Implementation Plan, and a Downtown Roadmap (2026 - 2030) - WS-RFP-26-009
Town of Whitchurch-StouffvilleCity · Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON- Due
- Mar 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 10, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
The 30-second brief
The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville seeks a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and a Downtown Economic Development Roadmap for 2026-2030. The selected consultant will conduct research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to create a town-wide economic development strategy, a downtown economic development roadmap supporting the 2026 downtown revitalization, an investment attraction brand, a domestic and international investment marketing strategy with FDI-focused tools, and actionable recommendations. The contract spans five years, guiding economic growth, business retention and attraction, workforce development, investment readiness, and downtown vitality.
A renewed, Data-driven town-wide economic development strategy to replace the 2021-2025 Strategy; A place-based Downtown Economic Development Roadmap to support businesses before, During, And after the 2026 downtown revitalization; An investment attraction brand that clearly communicates Stouffville's competitive advantages; A domestic and international investment marketing strategy, Including FDI-focused tools and approaches; Actionable recommendations that strengthen Stouffville's competitiveness, Leverage tourism and cultural assets, And support a vibrant, Resilient economy
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Summary
The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville seeks a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and a Downtown Economic Development Roadmap for 2026-2030.
The selected consultant will conduct research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to create a town-wide economic development strategy, a downtown economic development roadmap supporting the 2026 downtown revitalization, an investment attraction brand, a domestic and international investment marketing strategy with FDI-focused tools, and actionable recommendations. The contract spans five years, guiding economic growth, business retention and attraction, workforce development, investment readiness, and downtown vitality.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- A renewed, Data-driven town-wide economic development strategy to replace the 2021-2025 Strategy
- A place-based Downtown Economic Development Roadmap to support businesses before, During, And after the 2026 downtown revitalization
- An investment attraction brand that clearly communicates Stouffville's competitive advantages
- A domestic and international investment marketing strategy, Including FDI-focused tools and approaches
- Actionable recommendations that strengthen Stouffville's competitiveness, Leverage tourism and cultural assets, And support a vibrant, Resilient economy
- Submit to
- https://townofws.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/8af60f64-42a8-4467-81b3-a6d3a9a3b9ad
- Scope location
- Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 6, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: https://townofws.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/8af60f64-42a8-4467-81b3-a6d3a9a3b9ad.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville in ON, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: A renewed, Data-driven town-wide economic development strategy to replace the 2021-2025 Strategy; A place-based Downtown Economic Development Roadmap to support businesses before, During, And after the 2026 downtown revitalization; An investment attraction brand that clearly communicates Stouffville. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.