REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Trail Regional Airport Economíc Impact Assessment Study
RFP Submission Invitation and Instructions

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) invites proposals from experienced and qualified consultants and contractors to complete an Economic Impact Assessment study of the Trail Regional Airport to evaluate and determine the full economic impact of this facility/service within the Greater Trail geographic area.

Recently, the RDKB completed an Airport Master Plan to develop and facilitate future airport operations which may be required to maintain both current and/or future service level expectations. However, prior to facilitating and/or advancing the initiatives outlined within the Airport Master Plan, the RDKB would like to complete an Economic Impact Assessment study of the airport to evaluate and determine the full economic impact of this facility/service within the Greater Trail geographic area. The attached Terms of Reference document outlines:

1. The expected scope of work,
2. All minimum overarching objectives, and
3. The estimated timelines for development of the final document.

Complete copies of your proposal must be submitted in a sealed package labeled "RDKB - TRAIL REGIONAL AIRPORT ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY, NO later than 12:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, May 17, 2012 to:

Mr. Bryan Teasdale, Operations Manager
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
202 - 843 Rossland Avenue
TRAIL, BC, V1R 4S8
Email 
Phone: (250) 368-9148 
Toll-free I-8OO-355-1352 
Fax: (250) 368-3990

The proponent's name and return mailing address must be clearly marked on the outside of the proposal submission package. Late proposals will not be accepted and will be returned unopened, to the proponent. Facsimile proposals and electronically submitted proposals are acceptable prior to the deadline, with submission of an original hard copy to follow within three (3) business days. Any questions concerning the project may be directed to the aforementioned individual.

Proposal prices must be firm for a period of 60 days after the closing date. The RDKB shall not be obligated in any manner to any proponent until a written agreement has been duly executed by both parties.

Copies of the RFP may be obtained as follows:

a.) In PDF (portable document format) file format here
b.) On BC Bid at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca, or
c.) In hard copy from the Regional District Administrative Department,  202 - 843 Rossland Avenue, Trail, BC
between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, (except statutory holidays).

The RDKB reserves the right to waive informalities in proposals, negotiate any proposal and reject any or all proposals (due to budget constraints, etc). The Regional District will not be responsible for costs incurred by the proponent in submitting a proposal.

Evaluation of Proposals
Consideration will include the professional qualifications, experience, knowledge, work plan methodology / schedule, price and quality of proposal. The proposal submission should be clear, concise and complete. The RDKB shall be the sole judge of a proposal and their decision shall be fìnal.

Evaluation of the proposals shall be as follows:

View the entire RFP In PDF format here  

Planning & Development Public Hearing Notices
Legal Notices respecting land use and development are published in local newspapers, according to legislation contained in the Local Government Act , whenever there is a public meeting scheduled for an application that would:

• amend an Official Community Plan,
• amend a Zoning Bylaw, or
• permit temporary commercial or industrial uses.

LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN STAGE 2
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary completed Stage 1 of a Liquid Waste Management Plan in 2008. In keeping with provincial guidelines, the Regional District is re-convening the Advisory Committees to guide development of Stage 2 of the Plan. The Steering Committee includes members of the Regional District Sewer Board, as well as a representative of the B.C. Ministry of Environment. The Technical Advisory Committee includes Regional District technical staff and representatives of various government agencies. The Local Advisory Committee includes representation of local private and public interests, including participating municipalities and interested private citizens. The Regional District has engaged Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd. of North Vancouver, to act as technical consultant to the committees for Stage 2.

The liquid waste management planning process is designed to allow B.C. communities to develop their own solutions for managing liquid wastes, while meeting regulatory requirements and objectives for protecting public health and the environment. The objective of the Stage 1 Plan was to develop options and associated costs for wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal or reuse, and to identify the options to be advanced to Stage 2 for more detailed study. Other components of the Stage 1 Plan included stormwater management, reduction of wastewater volumes, source control of contaminants, and management of solid residuals produced by wastewater treatment.

The study area for the Plan includes the Cities of Trail and Rossland, as well as the communities of Montrose and Fruitvale. Trail and Rossland are currently serviced by centralized collection and treatment of domestic wastewater at the Columbia Pollution Control Centre (CPCC), which discharges primary-treated effluent to the Columbia River. An important aspect of the Plan is upgrading or replacing the central treatment facilities to meet regulatory requirements, which currently require a minimum of secondary treatment. The Plan will include an evaluation of connecting the independent community systems at Montrose and Fruitvale to the main central system.

Ultimately the Liquid Waste Management Plan will be designed to provide the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary with a sustainable, cost effective and environmentally friendly strategy for managing liquid wastes. Support and participation from the community is important in developing a successful Plan. Public open houses and other media including the Regional District website will be used to update progress, to keep the community informed, and to invite public comments, suggestions, and discussion.