Note the January 15th deadline for proposals:

Request For Proposals

for
The British Columbia Museums Association
and
The Heritage Society of British Columbia


The British Columbia Museums Association (BCMA) and the
Heritage Society of British Columbia (HSBC) invite proposals
from qualified consultants to conduct two complementary long-
term planning studies. The successful consultant(s) should have a
broad understanding of the province=92s cultural and heritage
communities.

This joint project will provide a framework for the operational
planning and potential of future relationships between the two
organizations for at least the next five years.

The BCMA represents individuals as well as museums, galleries
and related cultural and historical institutions throughout BC.  It
is governed by an elected Council representing all regions of the
province. Annual grant and program revenues of close to
$400,000 support a Secretariat of six full-time staff
supplemented by contract and volunteer assistance.

The HSBC is the umbrella agency for more than 160 heritage
and culture organizations in BC.  It is governed by a board of
directors elected annually from nominations of the member
societies. The central office staff of two manages an annual
budget of approximately $130,000.

Both the BCMA and the HSBC have province-wide mandates
and each has prepared a vision statement to help focus the
planning process.

THE PROJECT

The objectives of the project, which the chosen consultant(s) will
undertake, are to:

a)      Assess the current vision, mission, mandate and service
programs of the two societies;

b)      Consult representative stakeholders, clients and potential
clients to assess current roles and to identify future roles
for the societies;

c)      Assess current BCMA/HSBC organizational structures
and processes and propose specific adjustments required
with respect to proposed future roles or links; and

d)      Provide an analysis of service delivery to the province=92s
cultural and heritage community by organizations other
than the BCMA/HSBC and identify key issues and trends;

e)      Propose future roles for the two societies;

f)      Propose program options and priorities with respect to
future roles.

The project will be supervised by a joint BCMA/HSBC Steering
Committee which will:

a)      Review bona fide proposals and recommend the selected
consultant(s) to the governing Councils;

b)      Review draft contract(s) with the selected consultant(s)
and recommend approval to the governing Councils;

c)      Oversee the work of the consultants by receipt and review
of regular progress reports;

d)      Provide background material and information;

e)      Control the payment and expense process; and

f)      Receive and approve draft and final reports.

THE FINAL REPORT

The final report shall include, but is not limited to:

a)      A strategic plan for each organization which proposes
future vision, mission and mandate statements that position
the BCMA and the HSBC for a vital future;

b)      A business plan for each organization which proposes
specific and achievable policy and administrative options
and priorities for programs, financial development and
supporting services;

All progress and final reports and the results of any research
carried out in the course of this project will be the sole property
of the BCMA and the HSBC.

THE COST

This project is supported by the Government of British
Columbia. A total of $40,000 is available for consultant fees and
expenses.

THE SCHEDULE

Prospective consultants should prepare their proposals to this
schedule.

        January 19, 1996......Deadline for submission of
proposals
        February 16, 1996....Notification of selected
consultant(s)
        March 1, 1996........Execution of contract; project
commences
        August 1, 1996.........Deadline for final report to be
received





THE PROPOSAL

Proposals submitted by the prospective consultant(s) should
include:

a)      Name(s) and relevant qualifications of the individual(s) to
be involved;

b)      Identification of the team leader and the tasks to be
undertaken by others;

c)      Listing of pertinent past projects;

d)      Indication of the consultative process to be used; scope and
limits of the work that will be accomplished;

e)      Clear and detailed project procedures and schedule of
progress reports;

f)      Proposed payment schedule and detailed cost breakdown;
and

g)      Concise outline of the draft final report.

Additional background material, if needed, is available during
business hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) from:

        Greg Evans                      or              Rick
Goodacre
        Executive Director
        Executive Director
        BCMA                                            HSBC
        514 Government St.                              660
Michigan Street
        Victoria, BC  V8V 4X4
        Victoria, BC  V8V 4Y7
        (604) 387-3315                                  (604)
384-4840

Prospective consultants should be aware that premature contact
with the BCMA or HSBC Council or committee members is not
recommended and could jeopardize favourable consideration of
their proposal.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Proposals will be received and accepted no later than 4:30 p.m.,
January 19, 1996 at

        BCMA/HSBC Long-term Plan
        660 Michigan Street
        Victoria, BC  V8V 4Y7

Late submissions will be returned unopened. Proposals submitted
via telephone, facsimile or E-mail will not be accepted.

The BCMA and HSBC reserve the right to accept or reject any
or all proposals. Unaccepted proposals shall be kept confidential
_____________________________________________________
Cliff Quinn
Dogwood Network Coordinator    BC Museums Association
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(604) 387-3971                 (604) 387-3315