OPEN OPPORTUNITIES
- The Town has issued a call for tenders for the reconstruction of Mountainview Drive, approximately 200 lineal meters of one-way road in Smithers, BC. The tender package is available on the online BC Bid platform, and addenda will be posted to the BC Bid web page.A non-mandatory site meeting is scheduled for May 21st; pre-registration for the meeting is not mandatory but would be helpful. Details in the tender document.The contract drawings are quite large and currently we have no smaller size. If large-format plots are required, please request a set. (No charge for the first set if picked-up at the municipal office).The closing date and time for this opportunity is June 3rd, 2024, at 2:00pm. Tenders will be publicly opened in the Council Chambers at the Smithers Municipal Office. The Town of Smithers reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all Tenders or to accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted; award is subject to the Town’s Purchasing Policy.This opportunity is currently posted on the BC Bid platform: https://bcbid.gov.bc.ca/
The Town of Smithers is seeking quotations from logging contractors for the immediate removal of trees and for property cleanup at the Smithers Airport, with the aim of maximizing revenue from timber sales while adhering to the highest safety and forest management standards.
Project Overview:
Location: Smithers Airport, Smithers, BC
Objective: Remove trees and brush in the protected clearways around the airport as shown on attached map generally outlined in blue.
Timeline: Immediate availability required
Addition work may be added as approvals are attained for the area generally outlined in orange on the attached map.
Scope of Work:
Interested contractors are requested to provide written quotations for the following tasks:
Cutting down, processing, and hauling marketable timber to the point of sale following log buyers’ requirements. Cutting down, mulching, and clearing the area of non-merchantable trees. Raking, piling, and generally cleaning the logged area for ease of future brushing.
CLOSED OPPORTUNITIES
The Town of Smithers is seeking proposals from qualified professional(s) for undertaking the Age-Friendly Wayfinding Project that intends to support inclusive use of trails by people of all age and abilities.
Deadline for Inquiries: 4:00 pm, Friday, April 26, 2024
Closing Date: 4:00 pm, Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Review the Request for Proposal (RFP) document available at RFP - Age Friendly Wayfinding (Planning, Mapping, and Signage) - Lot : 1 / Amendment : 0: BC Bid (gov.bc.ca) for further information.
The Town of Smithers is seeking an operator for a proposed Ranger Park childcare facility that the Town is proposing to build through the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund Program. The selected service provider will be responsible for operating the proposed child care facility, through a third-party operator and lease agreement. Interested childcare service providers are invited to participate in the Request for Expression of Interest (RFEoI) process. The deadline to respond to this RFEoI is 4:00 PM, Friday, April 26, 2024. The deadline for Inquiries or clarifications is 4:00 pm, Monday, April 15, 2024.
Click here to view the RFEoI document: https://bcbid.gov.bc.ca/page.aspx/en/rfp/request_browse_public
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The Town of Smithers is seeking quotes from professional, local photographers to create photography and videography content for resident and business attraction.
The photographs and videos will be used in digital and print media, including but not limited to promotional brochures, website, social media, advertisements, and other Town publications.
View the full RFQ here.
Smithers is a regional hub for tourism, retail, mining, industrial supply, and travel through the Smithers Regional Airport. The Town has received funding to create a marketing initiative focused on attracting employees and businesses to support the changing and growing economy of the community.
The closing date and time for this opportunity is 4:00 pm, April 10th, 2024. The Town of Smithers reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all quotations, or to accept the quotation deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The lowest or any quotations will not necessarily be accepted. Proponent selection is subject to the Town’s Purchasing Policy and to Town Council Approval.
The Town of Smithers (“the Town”) has issued a Request for Proposal seeking an experienced consultant with expertise in airport financial management and planning in the Canadian rural airport marketplace.
The goal of the Project is to review the current governance and funding model of the Smithers Regional Airport and assess and recommend a sustainable funding model for the Smithers Regional Airport. The proposal must consider different financial models and recommend and develop a business plan and other relevant material to support the Town and its regional partners in implementing additional regional airport funding.
The closing date and time for this opportunity is 4:00 pm, April 16th, 2024. The Town of Smithers reserves the right to waive informalities in or to reject any or all proposals, or to accept the proposal deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The lowest cost or any proposal may not necessarily be accepted. Proponent selection is subject to the Town’s Purchasing Policy and to Town Council Approval.
Further project details can be found in the RFP document, copies of which can be obtained on the BC Bid platform or email ecdev@smithers.ca.