Developing City-Wide Design & Development Guidelines for Urban Noise

The City of Vancouver issued a Notice of Intent to Contract (NOITC) to award a $25,000 CAD consulting agreement to Dillon Consulting Ltd. for the development of city‑wide design and development guidelines addressing urban noise. The work will produce acoustic standards, terms of reference, and design considerations for development sites near high‑noise sources, integrating existing municipal and railway noise criteria. This direct‑award contract is intended to be a lump‑sum service delivery with a single vendor, reflecting the City’s confidence in Dillon’s prior experience with similar municipal acoustic projects. • Scope: Create city‑wide noise‑mitigation guidelines, acoustic standards, and design criteria for high‑noise development sites. • Value: Approximately $25,000 CAD (lump‑sum). • Timeline: Issue date 26 Aug 2026; bid closing 9 Sept 2026; contract intended to commence shortly after award.