Municipal Pilot Program
A structured, low-risk approach to measuring economic value and strengthening infrastructure decision-making.
The Municipal Pilot Program provides local governments with an opportunity to evaluate the economic outcomes of infrastructure investments using the Canadian Value Index (CVI) framework. Designed as a focused engagement, the pilot allows municipalities to gain practical insights into economic participation, supply chain activity, and procurement opportunities before implementing broader economic value measurement initiatives.
Why Participate?
Municipal governments are increasingly expected to demonstrate that infrastructure investments deliver measurable economic benefits in addition to successful project delivery. The Municipal Pilot Program provides a practical way to test economic value measurement within a defined scope, allowing organizations to evaluate results before adopting larger-scale frameworks or policy initiatives.
Over an 8 to 12 week period, our team works alongside municipal leaders to establish a baseline understanding of current economic outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver evidence-based recommendations that support future infrastructure planning and investment decisions.
The pilot creates a foundation for stronger decision-making by providing objective analysis, defensible data, and clear recommendations that align with municipal priorities and public accountability requirements.
What's Included
Baseline Economic Participation Analysis
Understand how current infrastructure investments contribute to local, regional, and national economic activity. Supplier Ecosystem Mapping
Analyze supplier networks, identify economic relationships, and assess opportunities to strengthen domestic participation and resilience. Canadian Value Index (CVI) Scoring
Apply the Canadian Value Index framework to establish measurable economic performance indicators and benchmark current outcomes. Procurement Recommendations
Receive practical guidance designed to enhance economic value while remaining aligned with procurement obligations and governance requirements. 
Deliverables
At the conclusion of the pilot program, participating municipalities receive:
- Economic Value Baseline Report outlining current economic outcomes and key findings
- Canadian Value Index Scorecard providing measurable performance indicators and benchmarking results
- Council Ready Presentation designed to support leadership discussions, planning initiatives, and future decision making
Program Timeline
8 to 12 Weeks
The pilot program is intentionally designed to be efficient and manageable, delivering meaningful insights without creating unnecessary administrative burden. Our structured approach ensures municipalities receive actionable information within a clearly defined timeframe.
Expected Outcome
By the end of the Municipal Pilot Program, participating organizations gain a comprehensive understanding of the economic value generated through their infrastructure investments. Rather than relying on assumptions or anecdotal evidence, municipal leaders receive objective data, measurable indicators, and defensible analysis that demonstrate how public spending contributes to broader economic outcomes.
The pilot establishes a baseline for future measurement, identifies opportunities to strengthen economic participation and supply chain resilience, and provides practical recommendations that can inform procurement, capital planning, and policy development. The resulting insights help municipalities better align infrastructure investments with economic development objectives while enhancing transparency and accountability.
Most importantly, the program equips decision-makers with clear, evidence-based information that can support council discussions, budget planning, stakeholder engagement, and future infrastructure investments. The result is greater confidence that public infrastructure spending is delivering measurable value to communities, businesses, and local economies while creating a stronger foundation for long-term economic growth and resilience.