VPL Central Library 2026 Master Plan & Feasibility Study for AMH Replacement & Renovations

The City of Vancouver is seeking a multidisciplinary consulting team to develop a comprehensive 2026 Master Plan and accompanying Feasibility Study for the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) Central Library, focusing on the replacement of the Automated Materials Handling (AMH) system and renovations to the lower level (LL), Level 2, and Level 3. The scope includes strategic planning, space programming, cost estimating, phased implementation schedules, and recommendations for accessibility, sustainability, and Indigenous engagement. Deliverables must be submitted in a technical proposal (executive summary, firm overview, key personnel bios, work plan, timeline, references) and a pricing proposal using the provided template. The contract is anticipated to be a one‑year agreement, subject to City Council approval and funding, with mandatory compliance to the City’s Fair‑Wage policy, Supplier Code of Conduct, and other procurement standards. • Develop a 2026 Master Plan covering functional, spatial, and capital‑planning recommendations for the Central Library. • Produce a Feasibility Study with up to three conceptual design options and Class D cost estimates for AMH replacement and LL/L2/L3 renovations. • Provide a detailed work plan, schedule, stakeholder‑engagement strategy, and final deliverables in accordance with the City’s procurement policies.