Open RFP

The Adaptive Reuse of the Halifax Memorial Library

Description: Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking expressions of interest to identify potential proposals and market interest for the Halifax Memorial Library building. The opportunity concerns the building’s adaptive reuse, rehabilitation, and activation. Submissions are accepted online only.

Buyer: Halifax Regional Municipality
County · NS, CA
Released: Oct 23, 2026
Closes: Jan 28, 2027(87 days left)

RFP documents & timeline

From the first pre-RFP signals to the published RFP and its files.

Board meeting
May 21, 2026
155 days before RFP
The CPED Standing Committee recommended that Council discontinue the prior site plan and investigate new potential uses for the Halifax Memorial Library.
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MOVED by Deputy Mayor Cuttell, seconded by Councillor St-Amand THAT Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee recommend that Halifax Regional Council: 1. Discontinue the work on a plan for the Memorial Library Site that was directed in items 2 and 3 of the July 9, 2024, motion (Item No. 15.1.5); and 2. Direct the Chief Administrative…
Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee Draft Minutes
Board meeting · May 21, 2026
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Board meeting
Jun 16, 2026
129 days before RFP
Halifax Regional Council passed an amended direction to pause the prior site plan and investigate adaptive reuse through a time-limited Expression of Interest or similar mechanism.
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MOVED by Councillor White, seconded by Councillor Hinch THAT Halifax Regional Council: 1. Discontinue the work on a plan for the Memorial Library Site that was directed in items 2 and 3 of the July 9, 2024, motion (Item No. 15.1.5); and 2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to investigate new potential opportunities for the reuse of the Memorial…
RFP published
Oct 23, 2026
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Proposals due Jan 28, 2027 (87 days left)

Key Contacts on this RFP

Decision makers connected to this RFP from Halifax Regional Municipality.

Aaron MurnaghanActing Manager

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Elena CremoneseArchivist

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Kevin DeanAssistant Chief

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Scott D. RameyAssistant Chief

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