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Bid Type:  Request for Proposal
Bid Number:  CITS-2026-01
Bid Name:  Centre in the Square Branding Strategy Initiative
Bid Status:  Open
Published Date:  Fri Oct 23, 2026 9:00 AM (EDT)
Bid Closing Date:  Fri Nov 20, 2026 2:00 PM (EST)
Electronic Auctions:  Not Applicable
Language for Bid Submissions:  English unless specified in the bid document
Submission Type:  Hard Copy Submissions Only
Submission Address:  Electronic submissions only. Email one PDF to: Jonathan Randall, Centre In The Square jrandall@centreinthesquare.com 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON N2H 6P7 (mailing address only; no paper, fax or hard-copy submissions)
Public Opening:  No
Description: 

Centre In The Square (CITS), the not-for-profit performing arts centre in downtown Kitchener, invites proposals from qualified firms to lead a branding revitalization initiative. The selected proponent will build on CITS’s 2026–2031Strategic Plan and recent audience research to develop a research-informed brand strategy, positioning and brand architecture, messaging, a refreshed visual identity, brand guidelines and tools, and a launch and rollout plan. The Centre In The Square name will be retained.

The maximum budget is $75,000, excluding HST, inclusive of all fees and expenses. Work is expected to begin in January2027 and run approximately three to five months.

Questions are due by Friday, October 30, 2026 and must be directed in writing to Jonathan Randall atjrandall@centreinthesquare.com. Proposals are due as a single PDF by email by 2:00 p.m. ET on Friday, November 20, 2026.Please see the attached RFP document for full details.

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