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Reference Number 0000292837 Question Acceptance Deadline 2025/05/26 02:00:00 PM EDT The Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury (the “Town”) is looking to hire a consultant or consulting team to develop a creative and comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan (the “Master Plan”). This longterm planning document will guide the management and development of recreation facilities, programs, infrastructure, resources, and investments over the next 15 years. The Master Plan process will evaluate the current state of recreation in Hawkesbury and plan for a future that aligns with the community's values and needs. Qualified candidates with relevant experience are invited to submit their proposals, detailing their experience, qualifications, and proposed work plans, by the specified closing date and time. The scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks: 3.1 Vision Develop clear and concise 2040 Recreation Vision along with Guiding Principles through consultation with staff, the public, agencies/stakeholders, and Town Council. The Vision developed will form the core of Recreation decision-making criteria. 3.2. Consultation Consult with residents and agencies/stakeholders, as well as staff and Council, to ensure incorporation of ideas and feedback into the Master Plan. The consultant should: ensure the style of consultation is inclusive; provide meaningful opportunities for input; make all relevant information about the planning process readily available to the public; present information in a clear, concise, and easy to understand format; collaborate with the Town's Communications Coordinator to promote all consultations; and, accurately and objectively record and assess public input. Consultation will include a public survey as well as a questionnaire(s), focus groups, and public meetings. The following parties will be consulted: a. steering Committee made up of the Planning Team, Recreation, Communication and Financial Services (Economic Development); b. the general public, along with specific user groups and activities: BIA COMZAC, Le centre Culturel le Chenail, Communauté francophone accueillante (CFA), Town's Accessibility Committee and, Traditional recreation (i.e. hockey, swimming, soccer, baseball, tennis and pickleball etc.); and, non-traditional recreation (i.e. Roadrunner, mountain bike skills, roller derby, BMX, skate boarding, kite surfing, climbing, etc.); and, Other groups (i.e. youth, local businesses, social clubs, etc.). c. Public agencies/ stakeholders, comprised of School Boards, Children's Services (Valoris), and others; and, d. Mayor and Council. Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com and bid submissions must be done through the Merx platform.