City Council set to finalize RFP for Core Review

Summary

During its September 28 Core Service Review Steering Committee meeting, the Committee (comprised of all members of Council) reached consensus on a draft Request for Proposal (RFP). Pending minor changes to the document presented by Dr. Roshan Danesh, the final RFP will return to Council for ratification later this month.

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Key Points

  • Preparatory work on the establishment of a Core Review continues.
  • The Core Services Review is intended to provide Council, staff and the community an opportunity to examine the City's services and operations and determine where, when looking forward, the City should best direct its attention, resources and support.

Quotes

"Council remains committed to undertaking a Core Review. The assistance provided by Dr. Roshan Danesh, combined with the discussion and ideas shared by Council members, created a thorough and well considered scope of work that proved instrumental in drafting this RFP."

Mayor
City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

  • Nanaimo City Council voted February 2 to proceed with a Core Review of the City's services and operations.
  • The initial three steps of the Core Review include: 1) establishing a scope of work for the review, 2) posting a Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure a consultant to conduct the review, 3) conducting the review, including feedback from the public.
  • While the Core Services Review is underway, no additional City services will be undertaken until the review process is completed.
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Contact:

Bill McKay
Mayor
City of Nanaimo
250-755-4400

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