Expression of Interest – Lobbyist

ATHABASCA COUNTY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (“EOI”) for a lobbyist to assist the Athabasca Regional Economic Development Committee to achieve its goals and objectives of sustainability and viability through growth and diversification.

3602-48 Avenue, Athabasca, Alberta

Issue Date: September 25, 2023

CLOSING TIME: proposals must be received by Friday, October 27, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. (MST)

 

INTRODUCTION

Athabasca County is looking to solicit offers to provide lobbyist services for the Athabasca Regional Economic Development Committee which is the economic development arm of Athabasca County, the Town of Athabasca and the Village of Boyle. This is not a formal tender process or closed bidding process; the County is seeking to test the market for potential firms or individuals and to receive proposals which the County may then accept or use as the basis for negotiations with one or more proponents.

 

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Proposals must be in English and must include a copy of the “Appendix A – Acknowledgement Form” signed by an authorized representative of the Proponent or otherwise; identify the Proponent and include the signature of an authorized representative of the Proponent that confirms the Proponent’s intent to be bound.

 

Proponents must submit an electronic Proposal in the form attached as “Appendix B – Offer of Services” by email which needs to be submitted to cao@athabascacounty.com in accordance with the instructions at Section 2.3 and 2.4 of this Expression of Interest (“EOI”) with the following details in the subject line:

 

EOI for lobbyist services to assist the Athabasca Regional Economic Development Committee 3602-48 Avenue, Athabasca, Alberta

 

Proposals must be received before “Closing Time” to be considered.

 

COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE

Enquiries related to this EOI, including any requests for information or clarification may only be directed to the following departments by email, who will respond within two (2) business days of receipt of such inquiry. Information obtained from any other source is not official and should not be relied upon.

 

Department: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Email: cao@athabascacounty.com

Please note that an addendum to the expression of interest has been added on October 19th 2023 in reference to 4.1 (c). The addendum can be viewed below.