Construction of Big White Pickleball Courts

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is soliciting bids for the construction of two pickleball courts at the Big White Ski Resort, specifically located at the Happy Valley Skating Rink in British Columbia. This unit price contract encompasses a comprehensive scope of work including earthworks, site grading, drainage, the removal of oversized boulders, pavement construction, concrete curbing, asphalt paving, and court surfacing. Key deliverables include the installation of cast-in-place net pole bases and the provision of survey layout and project record documents. The project is scheduled for substantial completion by June 7, 2027, with final completion required by June 15, 2027. Prospective bidders must submit their proposals in PDF format via email to Mark Daines by the December 11, 2026, deadline. Submissions must include detailed company information, a designated Project Manager as the single point of contact, at least two relevant references, and a comprehensive fee structure including a total maximum upset fee and a schedule of hourly rates. Bidders must also provide a work plan, methodology, and a list of all proposed subconsultants. Mandatory requirements include the ability to maintain Comprehensive General Liability Insurance of at least 5,000,000.00 CAD, compliance with the British Columbia Workers Compensation Act, and the submission of a Health and Safety Manual and Occupational Health and Safety Plan prior to commencing onsite work. Award decisions are based on a ranking process, and the successful proponent must provide performance security within 10 days of being deemed the highest ranked.