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Bid Classification: 
Services
Bid Type:  RFP
Bid Number:  RFP-2026-001
Bid Name:  Parking Plan for DBA and Surrounding Area
Bid Status:  Awarded
Bid Awarded Date:  Mon Apr 20, 2026 (EDT)
Bid Closing Date:  Thu Apr 2, 2026 3:00:59 PM (EDT)
Question Deadline:  Mon Mar 23, 2026 3:00:00 PM (EDT)
Electronic Auctions:  Not Applicable
Language for Bid Submissions:  English unless specified in the bid document
Submission Type:  Online Submissions Only
Submission Address:  Online Submissions Only
Public Opening:  No
Description: 

Please refer to the RFP Document and Addundum #1 for complete details. 

Overview:

The Town of Parry Sound is requesting proposals from qualified firms to complete a comprehensive Parking Study for the Downtown Business Association and Surrounding Area. 

The Parking Study will provide a short, medium and long term plan for the Town of Parry Sound that will review the existing parking infrastructure and enforcement regime in the area as well as identify areas of improvement, integrating best practices and unique opportunities to facilitate the Town’s commitment to facilitating economic development in Parry Sound’s downtown. 

The Town of Parry Sound is committed to its five corporate values which guide decision making:

  • Collaboration;
  • Honesty;
  • Accountability;
  • Respect; and
  • Transparency.

The following background studies, reports and mapping will be available for review:

  • The Town of Parry Sound current Official Plan, 2014
  • The Town of Parry Sound most recent Official Plan Draft, 2026
  • Zoning By-law 2004-4653
  • West Parry Sound Geographic Network
  • Parry Sound Strategic Plan
  • Community Improvement Plan
  • Trails Master Plan
  • Culture, Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Draft)
  • 2023 Development Charges Background Study
  • Cash in Lieu of Parking Policy 
  • Bowes Street Parking Study by Tatham Engineering (2025) 
  • Traffic Control By-law
  • Map detailing current public lots and on street parking

The proponent shall undertake an appropriate review of the above background documents to assist in developing a proposal that is specific to the unique needs of the municipality. It is expected that the documents are to be given further consideration through the Parking Study.

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  • Transit and Transportation
  • Consulting Services - Professional Services
    • Economic Development
    • Planning
    • Landscape Architecture
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Awarded Summary

The Town of Parry Sound is happy to announce that LEA Consulting Ltd. is the successful bidder to complete the Parking Plan for DBA and Surrounding Area. 

Happy to answer any questions you may have on the project. 

Jeremy Rand

 


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