Request for Proposals: Gates Lake Potable Water Project

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District is seeking qualified firms to design, supply, and install a potable water treatment plant at Gates Lake Community Park near Birken, British Columbia, in Electoral Area C. The facility must treat groundwater from an existing well to fully comply with Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines and provide safe drinking water through a single dispensing station with a design capacity of 10 gallons per minute, or 38 liters per minute. The project requires a turnkey solution encompassing engineering, equipment procurement, civil works, installation, commissioning, and documentation to ensure long-term operational reliability and regulatory compliance. Proposals must demonstrate relevant experience in similar small-scale potable water systems and include detailed technical specifications, project timelines, and maintenance plans. The solicitation, identified as BC230102, was posted on June 1, 2026, with a firm submission deadline of July 4, 2026, at 12:30 AM Pacific Time. The contract falls under NAICS code 237110 for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction and is issued by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, though it is categorized under the Government of Canada for administrative purposes. All inquiries and submissions must be directed to Alasdair Chapple, the designated Contracting Authority, via email at achapple@slrd.bc.ca. The work location is specified as Gates Lake Community Park, and successful bidders will be expected to adhere strictly to provincial and federal drinking water standards while delivering a fully functional, safe, and sustainable water treatment system accessible to the public.