Makortoff Village Plan and Design

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is seeking qualified landscape architects to develop a concept design for a 17-acre site surrounding a Doukhobor heritage home in Grand Forks, British Columbia, with the goal of creating a meaningful and accessible community space. The project, titled Makortoff Village Plan and Design, requires proposers to demonstrate experience in landscape architecture and community-focused planning, delivering a cohesive vision that honors the cultural significance of the heritage property while enhancing public use and engagement. The solicitation, identified as BC229638, was posted on May 20, 2026, with responses due by June 11, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541320 for landscape architectural services. The contract is issued by the Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary, and proposals must be submitted to Paul Keys, the contracting authority, via email at pkeys@rdkb.com. Although the solicitation appears in a federal procurement system, the contracting entity is a regional district government, not a federal agency, indicating a misclassification in the posted metadata. The plan must integrate heritage preservation with modern community needs, focusing on thoughtful land use, public access, environmental sustainability, and cultural interpretation. Successful proposers will be expected to engage stakeholders and produce a detailed concept design that serves as a foundation for future development phase work.