Released on August 2, 2016
The application process for the final 20 retail liquor store permits begins today.The communities are: Bienfait, Broadview, Canora, Davidson, Emerald Park/White City, Foam Lake, Gravelbourg, Gull Lake, Indian Head, Kamsack, Kipling, Lanigan, Leader, Maple Creek, Pilot Butte, Raymore, Shaunavon, Stoughton, Watson and Wynyard.
Successful proponents will be selected through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. There is one opportunity available in each of the 20 communities.
“This is the fourth and final round of RFPs to be released as we transition to an expanded private liquor retail system in the province,” Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Don McMorris said. “As with the third round, successful proponents for these locations will have the option to operate an integrated or standalone retail operation.”
In November 2015, government announced changes that will see an expanded private liquor retail system in Saskatchewan. This includes the conversion of 40 existing government liquor stores to private opportunities as well as the addition of 11 new retail opportunities. Conversion of the Melfort liquor store will take place in 2019 when its current lease expires.
The RFP documents outline details relating to criteria, process, timelines and other relevant information pertaining to obtaining a retail store permit and can be found at www.SaskTenders.ca. The successful proponents must also meet the standard terms required to obtain a commercial liquor permit.
Deadline to apply for any of these 20 opportunities is September 13.
Any questions about the RFP requirements, process or guidelines should be submitted by email (only) to rfp.inquiries@slga.gov.sk.ca.
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For more information, contact:
David Morris
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1721
Email: dmorris@slga.gov.sk.ca