The City of New Westminster's Climate Action, Planning and Development (CAPD) department is currently facing an urgent need for a diverse range of consultants who possess relevant skills and experience to assist with various projects that are closely linked to City initiatives. The department manages projects of varying complexity each year, with consulting service budgets ranging between $10,000 and $100,000 or higher. The number of annual assignments for each category is dependent upon funding approvals, staff resources, and work plan priorities.

To address this issue, the City is seeking a Prequalified Shortlist of suppliers who can provide consulting services as and when required. These suppliers will become partners with the City and provide their expertise to support the City in managing costs, assessing emerging situations and reducing project delays. It is critical for the City to have a pool of pre-qualified candidates to draw from, which will enable the department to quickly procure contracts and complete its work plan in a timely and cost-effective manner while also making significant contributions to City initiatives.