Consulting Services - Business Case for Civic Core Vision
Solicitation number BCI25-099
Publication date
Closing date and time 2025/08/01 17:00 EDT
Description
City of Prince George (City) invites consultants interested in an opportunity to provide a business case for the land use vision for an area referred to in downtown Prince George as the Civic Core District.
On March 28, 2022, Council supported City Administration to proceed with steps outlined in a staff report to Council to develop a land use plan for the city-owned parcels in the area of downtown Prince George that encompasses the existing City Hall, Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, Prince George Public Library, Two Rivers Gallery, Canfor Leisure Pool, Kopar Memorial Arena, Knights Inn Prince George, and the previous sites of Four Seasons Liesure Pool, and Fire Hall #1.
On December 18, 2023, Administration presented the results of the community consultation that occurred for the Civic Core District Plan. Through various forms of engagement, three (3) significant items/facilities were identified for inclusion in the Civic Core District Plan (in addition to the uses already occurring) which include:
These three (3) uses are to be integrated into the Civic Core District Plan area with consideration of the facilities and uses already occurring in the area. The Civic Core District land area and may also encompass mixed-use commercial with hotel, a performance facility capable of hosting a variety of performances, and flex space that connects new buildings with existing and can offer space to extend certain uses or events when needed.
On December 16, 2024 Administration presented two (2) land use options that included the significant items/facilities identified through the public engagement process. Council has provided direction on one (1) of the two (2) options presented, which has prompted further consideration in consultation with key user groups.
Consultants are encouraged to review the staff reports to Council, the meeting minutes, and video recording of the Council meetings to inform their submissions and understand the Council direction given thus far:
Council DateLink to Council AgendaCouncil Agenda Item: March 28, 2022Regular Council Meeting - March 28, 2022C.4 December 18, 2023Regular Council Meeting - December 18, 2023E.2 December 16, 2024Regular Council Meeting - December 16, 2024E.4
We require an in-depth examination of the types and numbers of users for all spaces, including existing customers and tenants, as well as the potential for new/different customers and tenants. The need to consider current tenants and users is a high priority, however, a view well into the future is also required to consider how these facilities could be used for the next 50+ years, and in a manner that best suits the wants and needs of our downtown area as well as the entire community.
Beginning in January of 2025, City Administration and representatives from current and potential facility users have engaged regularly to collaboratively determine the most appropriate pathway forward for the next phase of consultation and research. The successful applicant will be required to work in collaboration with such City Administration and representatives as more particularly described in Annex 1 below to inform the business case.
The next phase of consultation and research requires the City to obtain a business case to inform the feasibility of Civic Core District Plan. The business case will form a critical component of City Administration’s next presentation to Council. The business case will aid City Administration in providing recommendations for next steps, including building designs and architecture, site servicing plans, and recommendations on funding sources. For specific details informing the business case, please see Annex 1 below.
The City requires the business case to be completed by November 28, 2025.
On March 28, 2022, Council supported City Administration to proceed with steps outlined in a staff report to Council to develop a land use plan for the city-owned parcels in the area of downtown Prince George that encompasses the existing City Hall, Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, Prince George Public Library, Two Rivers Gallery, Canfor Leisure Pool, Kopar Memorial Arena, Knights Inn Prince George, and the previous sites of Four Seasons Liesure Pool, and Fire Hall #1.
On December 18, 2023, Administration presented the results of the community consultation that occurred for the Civic Core District Plan. Through various forms of engagement, three (3) significant items/facilities were identified for inclusion in the Civic Core District Plan (in addition to the uses already occurring) which include:
- Mixed-use housing (commercial on the first storey with residential housing units above) Performing Arts Centre Ice Arena
These three (3) uses are to be integrated into the Civic Core District Plan area with consideration of the facilities and uses already occurring in the area. The Civic Core District land area and may also encompass mixed-use commercial with hotel, a performance facility capable of hosting a variety of performances, and flex space that connects new buildings with existing and can offer space to extend certain uses or events when needed.
On December 16, 2024 Administration presented two (2) land use options that included the significant items/facilities identified through the public engagement process. Council has provided direction on one (1) of the two (2) options presented, which has prompted further consideration in consultation with key user groups.
Consultants are encouraged to review the staff reports to Council, the meeting minutes, and video recording of the Council meetings to inform their submissions and understand the Council direction given thus far:
We require an in-depth examination of the types and numbers of users for all spaces, including existing customers and tenants, as well as the potential for new/different customers and tenants. The need to consider current tenants and users is a high priority, however, a view well into the future is also required to consider how these facilities could be used for the next 50+ years, and in a manner that best suits the wants and needs of our downtown area as well as the entire community.
Beginning in January of 2025, City Administration and representatives from current and potential facility users have engaged regularly to collaboratively determine the most appropriate pathway forward for the next phase of consultation and research. The successful applicant will be required to work in collaboration with such City Administration and representatives as more particularly described in Annex 1 below to inform the business case.
The next phase of consultation and research requires the City to obtain a business case to inform the feasibility of Civic Core District Plan. The business case will form a critical component of City Administration’s next presentation to Council. The business case will aid City Administration in providing recommendations for next steps, including building designs and architecture, site servicing plans, and recommendations on funding sources. For specific details informing the business case, please see Annex 1 below.
The City requires the business case to be completed by November 28, 2025.
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City of Prince George
- Contracting authority
- Sandra Shelke
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- sandra.shelke@princegeorge.ca
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