Bids Are Invited For Waterfront Development Plan - Nb

Waterfront Development Plan - Nb . Special Studies And Analysis Request For Proposals Waterfront Development And Experience Plan Issued By: Envision Saint John Project Sponsors: City Of Saint John, Port Saint John, Envision Saint John & Fundy Harbour Group Location: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada 1. Introduction & Purpose Envision Saint John, In Partnership With The City Of Saint John, Port Saint John, And Fundy Harbour Group (The Project Sponsors), Is Seeking Proposals From Qualified Consultants To Prepare A Waterfront Development And Experience Plan. Proposals May Be Submitted By A Single Consulting Firm Or By A Consultant Team Comprised Of Multiple Firms. The Selected Consultant Will Provide Expertise In Waterfront Redevelopment, Economic Development, Investment Structuring, Tourism Strategy, And Community Planning To Deliver A Plan That Is Strategic, Financially Grounded, And Action Oriented. 1.1 Procurement Overview - Procurement Type: Professional Consulting Services (Lead Firm Or Consortium) - Form Of Agreement: Professional Services Agreement - Budget Range: To Be Disclosed To Shortlisted Proponents - Governance: Oversight By A Steering Committee Representing The Project Sponsors. 2. Project Vision The Waterfront Development And Experience Plan Will Establish A Coordinated And Investment-Ready Framework To: - Accelerate Economic Development, Job Creation And Strategic Investment - Enhance Tourism And Visitor Experience, Including Cruise Visitors - Leverage Saint Johns Arts And Cultural Assets And Events - Leverage The Growing Interest In Outdoor And Active Experiences - Position The Waterfront As Saint Johns Premier Opportunity For Economic Growth, Tourism Development, Placemaking, Investment Attraction, And Population Attraction. - Identify And Prioritize The Waterfronts Unique Assets, Public Spaces, Cultural Resources, And Development Opportunities To Catalyze Investment, Tourism Growth, And Exceptional Experiences For Residents And Visitors. - Align Infrastructure, Land Use, Programming, And Capital Investment Within Municipal And Regional Plans (See Appendix A - Key Inputs) The Plan Shall Establish A Long-Term Vision With A Planning Horizon To 2050, Supported By Short-Term (0-2 Years), Medium-Term (3-10 Years), And Long-Term (11-24 Years) Implementation Priorities. 3. Strategic Partnership Model The Project Is Led By Four Project Sponsors: 1. City Of Saint John - Municipality 2. Port Saint John - Port Authority 3. Envision Saint John - Economic Development And Tourism Promotion Agency 4. Fundy Harbour Group - Saint John Waterfront Asset Owner And Developer The Consultant Will Work Collaboratively With A Steering Committee, Comprised Of Representatives From Each Organization, To Ensure Alignment, Timely Decision-Making, And Integrated Delivery. 4. Scope Of Work The Waterfront Development And Experience Plan Shall Contain The Following Strategies And Frameworks Focused On The Primary Study Area. The Consultant May Identify Opportunities Within The Secondary Area, Which Are Sites Directly Adjacent To The Primary Study Area And Uptown Pedway System (See Appendix B - Study Area Map). 4.1 Waterfront Economic Development Strategy Develop An Integrated Economic Development Strategy That: - Conducts And Integrates Feedback From Key Stakeholders Identified By The Steering Committee - Identifies Opportunity Sites - Defines Sector#Specific Growth Opportunities And Strategies To Attract Capital Investment - Establishes A Compelling Investment Narrative For The Waterfronts Redevelopment Vision, Supported By High-Quality Visual Renderings. - Models Short#, Medium#, And Long#Term Economic Impacts, Including Employment, Gdp, Visitation, And Fiscal Outcomes 4.2 Community & Placemaking Framework Create A Community#Focused Framework That: - Expands Public Access And Year#Round Use Of The Waterfront - Strengthens Neighbourhood Connectivity And Inclusive Design - Protects And Celebrates Heritage, Architecture, And Local Identity - Integrates Arts, Festivals, Performance, And Experiential Programming - Identifies High Impact Greenspace And Infill Development Opportunities - Aligns Placemaking With Both Resident Quality Of Life And Visitor Experiences 4.3 Visitor Experience Strategy The Consultant Will Develop A Visitor Experience Strategy That: - Creates Compelling First#Impression Experiences For Visitors And Cruise Passengers Arriving Directly At The Waterfront - Curates Outdoor, High#Impact Experiences Around The Waterfront - Extends Visitation Through Shoulder#Season And Year#Round Programming, Both Outdoors And Indoors, Including The Uptown Pedway System - Identifies Opportunities For Future Wayfinding Enhancements, Including Priority Locations, Visitor Orientation Needs, And Thematic Approaches That Reinforce The Waterfronts Identity, Destinations, And Visitor Experience - Aligns Experiences With National And International Waterfront Destination Marketing Narratives 4.4 Capital Deployment Framework The Capital Deployment Framework Shall Identify Funding Mechanisms, Partnership Structures, Investment Vehicles, Incentive Tools, And Capital Attraction Strategies Required To Advance Priority Waterfront Projects. - Supports Early#Stage And Growth#Stage Waterfront Enterprises - De#Risks Priority Projects And Crowds#In Private Capital - Aligns With Public, Institutional, Philanthropic, And Private Investment Sources. 4.5 Strategic Review Of Declining Assets And Destination Perception The Consultant Will Undertake An Immediate, Targeted Review Of Aging Waterfront Assets And Destination Perceptions To Identify Conditions That Are Actively Undermining The Waterfronts Economic Development Goals, Public Image, And Future Contribution To A Well Developed And Attractive Waterfront. This Review Is Intended To Surface Issues Requiring Near Term Intervention-Items That Must Be Preserved, Stabilized, Re Positioned, Or Otherwise Addressed As High Priority Because They Materially Influence Investor Confidence, Visitor Experience, Community Activation, And The Overall Success Of The Waterfront. High Priorities Include The Market Square Area And The Uptown Pedway System. The Saint John Trade And Convention Centre Is Being Examined Through A Separate Rfp Issued Concurrently With This Rfp. Proponents May Submit Proposals For Either Or Both Rfps. 4.6 Phased Implementation Roadmap The Final Outcomes Of This Engagement Must Include A Practical Action Plan That Is Phased, Prioritized, And Execution Ready. Proponents Must Demonstrate Experience Translating Master Plans Into Funded Projects, Operational Programs, And Investable Opportunities, With Clear Responsibilities, Sequencing, Indicative Costs And Funding Pathways, And Early Action Items That Can Be Advanced Immediately. 5. Deliverables Deliverables Include: 1. Waterfront Economic Development Plan (Strategic, Visual, Narrative) 2. Economic Impact And Financial Models 3. Community & Placemaking Framework 4. Visitor Experience Activation Plan 5. Capital Deployment Framework 6. Phased Implementation Roadmap 7. Investor#Ready Summary Deck 6. Consultant Qualifications Proponents Must Demonstrate: - Waterfront Or Large#Scale Mixed#Use Redevelopment Experience - Advanced Economic Development And Financial Modeling Expertise - Experience Designing Investment Funds Or Public#Private Capital Vehicles - Strong Community Engagement And Placemaking Credentials - Tourism And Wellness Destination Development Experience - Ability To Operate Across Public, Private, And Community Stakeholders 7. Proposal Submission Requirements Proposals Must Include: - Firm And Team Profile - Relevant Project Experience - Proposed Methodology And Work Plan - Timeline And Milestones - Team Roles And Governance Approach - Fee Structure - Examples Of Comparable Projects 8. Rfp Schedule - Rfp Issued: July 27Th, 2026 - Questions Deadline: August 5Th, 2026 - Proposals Due: August 18Th, 2026 Please Submit Proposals To [email protected] By 4:30P.M. Ast, August 18, 2026 And Use The Following Subject Line: Proposal For Waterfront Plan. 9. Evaluation Criteria Proposals Will Be Evaluated Using The Following Scoring Matrix: Category Description Weight Understanding Of Vision Demonstrated Understanding Of Saint John Context And Objectives 25 Methodology & Work Plan Quality, Feasibility, And Rigor Of Approach 20 Team Experience Relevant Waterfront, Investment, Tourism, Health And Economic Expertise 20 Investment & Financial Expertise Strength Of Capital Structuring And Modeling Capability 25 Value For Money Cost Effectiveness And Resource Efficiency 10 Appendix A - Key Inputs - City Of Saint John Central Peninsula Plan - The Saint John Region Economic Development Strategic Plan - The Saint John Region Tourism Master Plan Appendix B - Study Area Map End Of Formal Rfp Package This Is A Tender Notice Only. In Order To Submit A Bid, You Must Obtain Official Tender Documents From The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, Another Authorized Tendering Service Or As Indicated In The Tender Notice.