OPEN OPPORTUNITIES
Request for Proposal: FIR25-02 - Cold Response Plan
Issue date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Closing date: 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 2, 2025The Town of Smithers invites qualified consultants to submit proposals to create a Cold Response Plan. The Plan will identify the community’s unique needs and priorities while complying with the Emergency and Disaster Management Act (EDMA) and aligning with provincial and national best practices, regulatory requirements, and operational standards.
View the full RFP here.
Contact: Alle Jan de Vries, Fire Chief, firechief@smithers.ca
Request for Proposal: Dev2025-17 Visitor Information Centre: Structural Assessment
Issue date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Closing date: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Details: The Town of Smithers is seeking an experienced consultant to conduct an in-depth structural assessment of the Town-owned Visitor Information Centre (VIC) building, located at 1411 Court Street, Smithers. The successful Consultant must evaluate the VIC building’s current condition, identify deficiencies, and provide recommendations for any remedial actions or upgrades.Read the full RFP here.
Contact: Morgan Widen
Building Inspector
Email: mwiden@smithers.ca
Request for Quotation Contract COM25-01 – Smithers Public Library and Community Space Development Plan
Issue Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Closing Date: 4:00 pm Friday, September 26, 2025The Town of Smithers is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to prepare a preliminary development plan for the redevelopment of 3761 3rd Avenue. The Smithers Public Library will be the main tenant, with the potential for the facility to also include other community spaces. The purpose of this plan is to identify the most feasible and sustainable mix of uses for the facility, to establish a functional program informed by community input, to evaluate the infrastructure requirements of the building, and to develop a range of options with preliminary cost estimates.
The outcome of the plan will be a comprehensive report that provides the Town with clear options and recommendations, positioning it to pursue funding opportunities and take informed steps toward implementation.
View the full RFP document here.
Contact Person:
Samantha LeBlanc
Engagement and Communications Officer
sleblanc@smithers.ca
1027 Aldous Street, PO Box 879, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
Request for Quotation Contract 2025-02-A – Minerals North Conference Event Caterer(s)
Issue Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Closing Date: 4:00 pm Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Details: The Town is seeking quotations from qualified and experienced catering companies to submit competitive proposals for providing food, beverage and related catering services for the Minerals North Conference and Trade Show, which occurs from Wednesday, May 6 to Friday, May 8, 2026.View the full RFQ here.
Contact Person:
Jill Barrowman
Economic Development Officer
ecdev@smithers.ca
1027 Aldous Street, PO Box 879, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
RFP Number: EcDev2025-02
The Town invites prospective non-profit organizations to submit a proposal for the operations of a VIC that meets the needs of visitors and residents, that conveys the quality, sustainability authenticity of Smithers’ recreational and cultural offerings, and demonstrates a deep understanding of human wants and needs with respect to discovery of place and access to information.
Request Issue Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Closing Date: 2:00 pm, Friday, October 10, 2025View the full RFP here.
Inquiries and questions can be directed to Jill Barrowman, Economic Development Officer, at ecdev@smithers.ca
CLOSED OPPORTUNITIES
The Town of Smithers is inviting proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide a comprehensive presentation and report for a Residential, Civic, Commercial and Industrial Land Inventory Assessment, detailing how the Town should approach and inventory residential and employment space within the Town, and tie these lands and demand for space to infrastructure needs.
Request Issue Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Closing Date: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 27, 2025See the full PDF RFP here.
Contact Person:
Jill Barrowman
Economic Development Officer
Email: jbarrowman@smithers.ca
1027 Aldous Street, PO Box 879, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
The Town of Smithers invites qualified firms to submit proposals for the provision of professional consulting services to complete a comprehensive Master Plan for Smithers Regional Airport (YYD). This Master Plan will serve as a guiding document to support future growth, development, and regulatory compliance.
View the full RFP here.
Clearly marked Proposals to create an Airport Master Plan will be received by Smithers Regional Airport until 2:00pm, Pacific Time, Thursday July 31, 2025.
Attention:
Rob Blackburn
Smithers Regional Airport
Suite 1 6421 Airport Rd Smithers BC
V0J 2N2
airportadmin@smithers.ca
The Town of Smithers is seeking quotations from qualified and experienced Event Management Contractors to assist with the planning, coordination and execution of the Minerals North Conference and Trade Show, which occurs from Wednesday, May 6 to Friday, May 8, 2026.
The selected Contractor will work closely with the Town’s Economic Development Officer (EDO) to ensure the successful delivery of a professional and well-executed event that meets the obligations of the committee members, stakeholders, sponsors, exhibitors, attendees, and Minerals North Conference Association.
Read the full RFQ here.
This RFQ outlines the scope of services required, deliverables, and expected qualifications that will be used to select a Contractor who demonstrates the capability and capacity to support the EDO.
Quotations, detailing the Contractor’s event organization experience and qualifications, must be received by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Quotations may be emailed to ecdev@smithers.ca, with the subject line “RFQ 2025-01-A for MN Event Contractor”. Alternatively, hardcopy quotations for this RFQ may be submitted to:
Jill Barrowman, Economic Development Officer
Town of Smithers, PO Box 879,
1027 Aldous Street Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
The Town of Smithers is seeking a Contractor to supply labour and materials for the construction of two offices at Town Hall.
View the full RFQ and supporting documents here.
Quotations will be received up until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Smithers Town Office.
*PRE-BID SITE VISIT CAN BE ARRANGED BY CONTACTING MORGAN WIDEN, BUILDING INSPECTOR, AT (250) 847-1600
Please submit your quotation in a sealed envelope marked:
TOWN HALL STORAGE ROOM OFFICES
CONTRACT #2025-10
Care of Morgan Widen,
Building Inspector