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What is "Strategic Planning"?

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**Opportunity Summary: Strategic Planning for Coquitlam Public Library**

**Issuing Organization:** Coquitlam Public Library  
**Location:** Coquitlam, BC, Canada  
**Contact Person:** Ryan Jamieson  
**Contact Email:** rjamieson@coqlibrary.ca

**Opportunity Title:** Strategic Planning  
**Posted Date:** March 3, 2026  
**Due Date for Proposals:** March 30, 2026  
**Performance Period:** 2027-2031

**Project Scope and Objectives:**  
The Coquitlam Public Library (CPL) intends to secure a strategic planning vendor to assist in refreshing its current Strategic Plan for the period of 2027-2031. The focus will primarily be on developing strategic goals, with a possibility to refresh the Mission, Vision, and Values of the library.

**Contract Type:** Not specified  
**Estimated Value:** Not mentioned

**Mandatory Qualifications:**  
- Proven experience in strategic planning within public sector or community organizations.
- Ability to engage stakeholders creatively and effectively in the planning process.

**Preferred Qualifications (Competitive Advantage):**  
- Demonstrated success in facilitating strategic planning sessions that harness collective intelligence.
- Prior experience working with libraries or similar institutions, particularly in the context of community engagement.

**Geographic Restrictions:** None specified.

**Key Technical Capabilities Needed:**  
- Strong facilitation skills that encourage creativity and innovation.
- Expertise in strategic planning frameworks that foster collaborative contributions from various stakeholders.

**Deliverables:**  
- A refreshed CPL Strategic Plan for 2027-2031, inclusive of strategic goals, potential revisions to the Mission, Vision, and Values as necessary.
  
**Performance Standards:**  
- Successful engagement and involvement of CPL Board and community stakeholders throughout the planning process.
  
**Evaluation Criteria:**  
- Proposals will be assessed based on the completeness of the approach, innovation in methodology, experience relevant to the library sector, and ability to demonstrate stakeholder engagement effectiveness.

Proposals should be submitted prior to the due date of March 30, 2026, to ensure consideration for this strategic planning initiative.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is March 30, 2026 (15 days left).

Question 3

Where can I submit a proposal or get solicitation documents?

Accepted Answer

You can access the full solicitation documents and submit your proposal at: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/bc225901

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