Request for Proposal (RFP): 2012ATRFP007 Business Case For Aboriginal Trade Pavilion
January 20, 2012
AtBC proposes to engage the services of a Consultant to produce a Business Case for Aboriginal Trade Pavilion at Klahowya Village with the goal of establishing a permanent facility located in the vacant Children’s Farm Yard Building. In January 2011, the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation closed the Children’s Farm Yard located in Stanley Park. Leaving behind a large building (the barn) and large open area fixed on an approximately 1.2 acre lot. The Farm Yard is located across from the Miniature Train and Railway which continues to be operated by the VPB.
The Business Case will provide a detailed and specific roadmap and strategy for the proposed Aboriginal Trade Pavilion. In addition, this Business Case will define clear vision and goals for the Trade Pavilion along with an implementation strategy to assist AtBC to reach those goals. The plans for the Aboriginal Trade Pavilion should include analysis in how it will affect Klahowya Village while addressing the needs of Aboriginal business incubator in Stanley Park. The Business Case will outline a path for the short, medium, and long terms, identifying significant capital items for the short-term (one to three years) and long-term (up to ten years) including their operating budget implications. Provide narrative and financial reports that present options and recommendations on how Aboriginal Trade Pavilion could be built and operationally implemented over the next 3-years and then move towards its long-term vision and sustainability.