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In this week’s issue, we have new information on a multi-family project in Crown Isle. Monterra Developments has submitted a development permit application for an 18-unit residential project. Seven duplex homes and four single residential homes will be built on the corner of Crown Isle Drive and Malahat Drive. All units will have approximately 1400-1500 square feet of living area on the main floor with approximately 500-600 square feet on the upper floor. Site preparation is expected to be underway once the approvals are in place. Construction is expected to begin within the next few months. The tender closing date for the Comox Valley Sports Centre Renovation and Addition has been adjusted for both sub-trades and general contractors until early April. A mandatory site meeting has been rescheduled for today, Wednesday at 1pm. See our tender section for more information. See you next week! Clarice Coty

Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Honors Marty Douglas

It is with great pleasure that the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board acknowledges and congratulates, Mr. Marty Douglas of Coast Realty Group (Comox Valley) Ltd, as VIREB’s newest Honorary Member and thanks him for his many contributions to the real estate industry and his community. At its General Meeting, held February 26th, Marty Douglas was acknowledged as their seventh Honorary Member in its almost 60 year history. This prestigious honour is given to a deserving member who by their exceptional contributions to the industry have significantly aided in its growth and development.

Recipients receiving Honorary Membership have engendered respect from both within the real estate industry and within their community. This respect is gained, not only through their level of professionalism and the quality of real estate service that they provide, but also their commitment and involvement in industry and community services. Congratulations Marty!

YANA (You Are Not Alone Society) is asking the business community for assistance in finding new office space. The organization helps families who have to travel outside the Comox Valley for their children’s medical needs. YANA will have to relocate in May due to the renovations at the Comox Recreation Centre, where they currently rent a small office. They are seeking a long term arrangement and are interested in hearing from business owners that may have 100 to 200 square feet of office space available for rent. For more information, please call Judy Cryer at 250.400.0404.

Development Cost Charges to Increase

The Comox Valley Regional District Sewage Commission has approved a staff recommendation that would see a significant increase in development cost charges (DCCs). Changes to the bylaw would increase the charge for a single-family residential unit from $2,470 to $5,980. The commercial/institutional rate would increase from $7.20 to $34.89 per square metre.Projected growth established the proposed DCC rates, the RD's Senior Manager of Engineering Services Marc Rutten told the commission.The commission also approved a recommendation for a 2014 review of a 10-year capital plan to incorporate population growth information and capital project priorities.Major improvements will be required over the next 10 years in order to meet system demands, accommodate growth, mitigate environmental risk and to meet Environment Ministry permit requirements.

editor’s note...An announcement is expected to be made by Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) in the next few weeks with regards to the new hospital for the Comox Valley. Details about the exact location and construction start date will be released at that time.

A development permit application has been submitted for the 25,000 square foot addition to the Zellers/Target store located at the Driftwood Mall in Courtenay. This application is under review by the Courtenay planning department and the application will be sent out for referrals soon.

BC Hydro has initiated the procurement process for the proposed John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). BC Hydro will review the interested bidding teams and eventually shortlist them down to three before issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) this summer. BC Hydro is working towards having the first replacement generating unit in-service by 2017, with project completion in 2018. The budget for this project is estimated at $1.35 billion. See our tender section in this issue for more information. See you next week!

Clarice Coty

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Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount.

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COMOXCOMOXCOMOXCOMOXCOMOXCOMOXBernie & Susan Frankowski347 Gardener WayComox, BC

$ 271,000 Single Family Dwelling

347 Gardener Way Croonen Construction Courtenay, BCPhone: 250.334.4266

MBEE Holdings Inc.2069 Murphy AvenueComox, BC V9M 1V4

not available

Addition 2069 Murphy Avenue

McQueen Construction Ltd.Unit D-4644 Madrona Place Courtenay, BC V9N 9E7 Office: 250.871.8886

COURTENAYCOURTENAYCOURTENAYCOURTENAYCOURTENAYCOURTENAYMonterra DevelopmentsPO Box 3734Courtenay, BCOffice: 250.338.2414

1,177,850 Phase 4 of The Timbers – 4 units

1055 Crown Isle Drive

Self-Contracting

School District #71 Comox Valley 30,000 Renovation for Strong Start

2345 Mission Road Self-Contracting

Riverhouse Enterprises Ltd.Courtenay, BC

80,000 Structural repair caused by fire

1760 Riverside Lane

Larry Poirer Custom Work Comox, BC

Brando Construction Ltd.Comox, BCPhone: 250.792.1955Email: [email protected]

202,875 Single Family Dwelling

#123 - 303 Arden Road

Self-Contracting

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Self-Contracting

Morrison Creek Management Inc.Suite 102 - 645 Tyee Road, Victoria, BC V9A 6X5Head Office: 250.381.9611



Saywell Contracting Ltd.2599 McCullough Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4M9Phone: 250.729.0197

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Retire West Communities Ltd.3670 McKee RoadAbbotsford, BC V3G 2L6

145,475 Place modular home & attached garage

#137 - 4714 Muir Road

Sidney Grosskleg, Courtenay, BC

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#153 - 4714 Muir Road

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#175 - 4714 Muir Road

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John Rhind & Gail MacDonaldFort McMurray, AB


1624 Crown Isle Drive

Monterra DevelopmentsPO Box 3734,Courtenay, BCOffice: 250.338.2414

Glen & Catherine BradleyCourtenay, BCPhone: 250.871.3365


3246 Majestic Drive

Benco Ventures BC Ltd. 2011 August Road Courtenay, BC V9J 1Y3 Cell: 250.334.6533


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COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICTCOMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICTCOMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICTCOMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICTCOMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICTCOMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICTMathew & Sarah Coutanche647 Totem CrescentComox, BC V9M 3J8

$ 218,867 Single Family Dwelling

6451 Bishop Road Self-Contracting

David HyndmanCalgary, Alberta


6383 Island Hwy S Self-Contracting

CAMPBELL RIVERCAMPBELL RIVERCAMPBELL RIVERCAMPBELL RIVERCAMPBELL RIVERCAMPBELL RIVERTyler Murray295 S. McPhedran RoadCampbell River, BC V9W 6B2


1121 Cordero Crescent

Self-Contracting

Gretel and Garry Griffin825 Eland DriveCampbell River, BC V9W 6Y9

20,000 Addition 825 Eland Drive Self-Contracting

Park Forest Holdings Ltd.5765 Turner Road, Ste 504, Unit 1 Nanaimo, BC V9T 6M4


558 Park Forest Drive

Self-Contracting

Michael Klit & Diana Vaton742 Timberline DriveCampbell River, BC V9H 0A3

50,000 Renovation 742 Timberline Drive

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COURTENAY"The Ridge" — Comox Logging and Fraser Roads AreaApplicant: Buckstone Investments, Laurie McIntyre 2159 Coleman Road, Courtenay, BC V9J 1T8Phone: 250.338.7637 Cell: 250.897-9220 Email: [email protected]: HB Lanarc 320-256 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B3Phone: 250.754.5651 Fax: 250.754.1990 www.lanarc.caEngineer: McElhanney Consulting Services (Courtenay), Bob Hudson, 6th Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 6V4Phone: 250.338.5495 Fax: 250.338.7700 Email: [email protected]

A preliminary layout approval has been given to the subdivision application for Phase I, which will include 61 lots to be built at The Ridge, a new residential housing project in South Courtenay. The subdivision and pump station design is 80% complete and it is expected to be submitted to the City of Courtenay in the next few weeks. This project is located on a 77 acre property on Buckstone Road, near Comox Logging Road and Fraser Roads. The design will include between 205 and 230 residential units on single and duplex lots and two multi-family sites that will include approximately 80 units. This project is designed so that it can be built in five phases; Phase I is expected to include approximately 61 residential lots and some of the zoning may allow homes with suites. Selective lots will feature panoramic ocean views and some of the lots may contain carriage homes. The owners are hopeful that site construction can begin on this project once all approvals are in place, which could be in May or June of 2012; lots could be on the market as of July or August of 2012. First Report: December 20, 2006 Last Report: February 8, 2012

Comox Valley HospitalApplicant: Vancouver Island Health Authority 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V9R 1J8Phone: 250.370.8699 Fax: 250.370.8750Contact: Comox -Strathcona Regional Hospital District, Claire MoglovePhone: 250.286.5700 Email: [email protected] Contact: Val Wilson, VIHA Phone: 250.739.6303 Email: [email protected] www.viha.ca

An announcement is expected to be made by VIHA in the next few weeks with regards to the new hospital for the Comox Valley. Details about the exact location and construction start date will be released at that time. After initially selecting a location on Ryan Road across from the Crown Isle development VIHA was forced to seek a new location as the preferred site fell within a four kilometre area around CFB Comox/Comox Airport which restricts the height of structures to less than nine metres. VIHA expects the preliminary work that has already gone into this hospital including designs will be transferable to a new location. First Report: August 5, 2008 Last Report: July 27, 2011

NEW – Millard Beach AccessApplicant: City of Courtenay 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2J7Phone: 250.703.4859 Fax: 250.334.4241

The City of Courtenay is requesting proposals for Engineering Consulting Services for a multi-phase project, Millard Beach Access. The project will address erosion issues, a review of the legal property information and possible park dedication and the design & construction management of a park/viewing area. The first step in the completion of this project is to address the requirements for erosion protection and environmental concerns. The final phase of this project is for the design and construction coordination for the newly created park that can be used by the community for viewing of the Comox Harbour and nearby archaeological sites. First Report: March 21, 2012

New Addition to Target/Zellers Store — Old Island HighwayConsultant: Brook Pooni Associates Inc. 410-535 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3L2Phone: 604.731.9053 Email: [email protected]

A development permit application has been submitted for the 25,000 square foot addition to the Zellers/Target store located at the Driftwood Mall. This application is under review by the Courtenay planning department and the application will be sent out for referrals soon. The review process will take approximately two months and it is expected to be presented to council for consideration of approval in the next few months. First Report: January 25, 2012

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COURTENAY (cont.)The Timbers – Multi-Unit Residential Project – 1055 Crown Isle DriveApplicant: Monterra Developments P. O. Box 3734, Courtenay, BC Office: 250.338.2414 Fax: 250.334.8212 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd. (Courtenay), Chris Holmes 450 8th Street,, BC V9N 1N5Phone: 250.334.9390 Fax: 250.334.2381 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] & Consulting: Douglas J. Bergen & Associates Box 1667, Coaldale, AB T1M 1N3Toll Free: 1-866-446-2116 Office: 403.345.2116 Admin: [email protected] Sales: [email protected]

Monterra Developments has received a building permit in the amount of $1,177,850 for the next phase of The Timbers, which includes four more units. Prices range from $454,900 to $479,900 on the new homes. The Timbers is located on the corner of Crown Isle Drive and Malahat Drive, and will include 18 homes when it is completed. All units will have approximately 1400-1500 square feet of living area on the main floor with approximately 500-600 square feet on the upper floor. The show home is open from 1pm to 4pm. First Report: March 24, 2010 Last Report: June 15, 2011

Piercy Avenue Town Homes — 1620 PiercyApplicant: McQueen Construction Ltd. Unit D - 4644 Madrona Place, Courtenay, BC V9N 9E7Office: 250.871.8886 Email: [email protected]

A new development of 10 new homes on Piercy Avenue is now under construction. Foundations have been poured and framing is underway. Building permits have been issued in the amount of $1.4 million for two four-plexes. The homes will be built in two buildings with four linked townhouses; two additional townhouses will also be added. Floor plans will include two or three bedrooms and will range in size from 1,300 to 1,600 square feet. The homes will have garages and additional driveway parking. Prices are expected to start around $250,000. Homes will be completed this summer. For more information regarding this project, contact Ryan McQueen at 250.897.9178. First Report: March 16, 2011 Last Report: December 7, 2011

Renovation to Christ the King Catholic Church — 1599 Tunner DriveApplicant: Parish Council, Christ the King Catholic ChurchArchitect: Thomas Dishlevoy Architecture Ltd. 305 - 1819 Beaufort Ave., Comox, BC V9M 1R8Phone: 250.339.9528 Fax: 250.339.9527 Email: [email protected]: McElhanney Consulting Services (Courtenay), Bob Hudson, 6th Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 6V4Phone: 250.338.5495 Fax: 250.338.7700 Email: [email protected]

AFC Construction was the low bidder for the Christ the King Catholic Church upgrade. All five bids came in under the $2.3 million budget. The contract is expected to be awarded in the next week or two. The renovation and upgrade will include a 300-seat hall, a full commercial kitchen and four additional classrooms. A building permit application is expected to be submitted by the end of March. Construction is expected to start in May. First Report: March 12, 2008 Last Report: February 22, 2012

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CUMBERLANDNEW – ILO ILO Theatre Restoration — Dunsmuir AvenueArchitect: Jonathan Yardley Architect Inc. 316 Isabella Point Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1V4Phone: (250) 653-4931 Email: [email protected]: Hugh FletcherGeneral Contractor: Patterson Construction, Email: [email protected]

Design drawings are underway and are expected to be completed by the end of April for the restoration and renovation to the ILO ILO Theatre in Cumberland. Some structural upgrades have been completed and exterior and interior renovations are planned to restore the building to accommodate a theatre that will have capacity for 400 people. Construction drawings are expected to be completed in May or June, at which time a building permit will be applied for. A tender is expected to be issued in the late Spring for sub-trades. In addition to the restoration, an addition is also planned to the building, which will include a new lobby, bathrooms, stairs and access to the balcony. This project is expected to take 12 months to complete, once the building permit is issued. The contractor is not accepting any calls at this time with regards to sub-trade pricing on this project until the construction drawings have been completed. First Report: March 21, 2012

Steam Engine Estates — Mill and Ulverston StreetsApplicant: Steam Engine Estates, Tom GrantPhone: 250.339.4875 Fax: 250.339.5875 Cell: 250.218.4875Builder: Rideout Construction, Wayne Rideout Phone: 250.339.1683Realtor: Scott Fraser, Royal LePage Comox Valley, #121 - 750 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N3P6Phone: 250.334.3124 Email: [email protected]

27 of the 50 units at Steam Engine Estates in Cumberland have now been sold. The project consists of one level patio homes and one and two level townhomes. There are three floor plans being offered, ranging from 1,254 to 1,453 square feet. All homes come with five appliances and blinds. Phase VI is now selling, and prices start at $209,900. These new homes are located adjacent to trails and a nature park and some feature mountain views. Open houses are held Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 3 pm. First Report: April 27, 2001 Last Report: July 20, 2011

CAMPBELL RIVER1054 Island HighwayContact: Pallan Group, Derik Pallan #303 871 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C2Phone: 250.287.9201 Email: [email protected] Engineering 950 Alder Street, Campbell River, BC Phone: 250.287.2825 Fax: 250.287.3980 Email: [email protected]

A new commercial/residential project with approximately 20 condominiums above street level retail space is planned for 1054 Island Highway, near The Big Rock Motel. This three to four floor building, consists of approximately 6,000 square feet on each floor. Tenants will possibly include a liquor store and other retail below with rental condominiums above. Construction will be handled in-house. This project is in the planning stages and a development permit application is expected to be submitted in the next few months. First Report: January 26, 2011 Last Report: September 7, 2011


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CAMPBELL RIVER (cont.)John Hart Generating Station ReplacementApplicant: BC Hydro, Stephen Watson 400 Madsen Road, P.O. Box 1500, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5M3Phone: 250.755.4795 Email: [email protected]

BC Hydro has initiated the procurement process for the proposed John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). BC Hydro will review the interested bidding teams and eventually shortlist them down to three before issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) this summer. It is anticipated the work will be awarded in Summer 2013, with construction immediately following. The proposed project is to construct a replacement water intake at the John Hart Spillway Dam, replace the three 1.8 kilometre long pipelines with a 2.1 kilometre tunnel, construct a replacement generating station beside the existing station, and a new water bypass facility. The earliest construction would begin is Summer 2013, with minor preparation work such as trail re-alignments and road access beginning this summer through Spring 2013. BC Hydro is working towards having the first replacement generating unit in-service by 2017, with project completion in 2018. The budget for this project is estimated at $1.35 billion. See our tender section in this week’s issue for more information. First Report: June 24, 2009 Last Report: February 15, 2012

POWELL RIVERNew Library — Marine Avenue/Abbotsford StreetApplicant: City of Powell River 6910 Duncan Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 1V4Phone: 604.485.6291 Fax: 604.485.2913 Email: [email protected]

The Miller Hull Partnership, the architectural firm contracted by the Powell River Library board has completed the preliminary design and will be presenting it to the public on Monday, March 26. An open house is being held from 3 to 9 pm in the foyer upstairs at Powell River Recreation Complex. The architects will be available to answer questions related to the design and provide more detail about how a new library might look and function. A cost estimate prepared by a licensed quantity surveyor is expected to be ready by April. The board will determine funding so they can estimate what portion of funding would be required from taxpayers. This process will take time and then council will make a decision as to whether or not to proceed to referendum. If the project proceeds to construction, the regional district will hold a referendum for rural residents in Electoral Areas A, B, C and D to consider providing a specific portion of municipal funding for this project. The city is responsible for the selecting the site of a new library and it has determined the former arena site at Willingdon Beach Park is the preferred site. First Report: December 15, 2009 Last Report: November 23, 2011

PORT MCNEILLNEW – Electrical Upgrades to MarinaApplicant: Town of Port McNeillPhone: 250.956.3111 Fax: 250.956.4300 Email: [email protected]

Webster Electric Ltd. has been awarded the contract for electrical upgrades to Port McNeill Harbour. The project will involve the installation of new Small Craft Harbour 600 volt 400 amp distribution system power as well as remedial work. Webster Electric was selected from among seven bidders for the project. Work is expected to be completed by mid-May. First Report: March 21, 2012



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PORT ALBERNI - MOBILE MRI SITE PREPARATION — SOLICITATION #DCCI-15-11CONTACT:! BRADLEY SHUYA ARCHITECT INC 762 Ralph Street Victoria B.C. V8X 3C9

Phone 250.727.0605 Fax: (250) 727- 0636 Contact: Brad Shuya, MAIBC, MRAIC! The Vancouver Island Health Authority has issued an Invitation to Bid for a portable MRI trailer site

preparation, and electrical/mechanical connections to accommodate a temporary MRI unit at West Coast General Hospital. Tender documents including Plans, Specifications and Addenda are available on the BidCentral Online Plan-room site at http://bc.planrooms.com. To access the BCCA Electronic Bidding System refer to online information at http://www.bccassn.com/bids/html. Note: For Cowichan District General Hospital, see Solicitation #DCCI-14-11.

BIDS TO:! BidCentral http://bc.planroomsCLOSES:! Thursday, March 29, 2012 — 3:00 PM

CAMPBELL RIVER - MOBILE MRI SITE PREPARATION — SOLICITATION #DCNI-16-11CONTACT:! BRADLEY SHUYA ARCHITECT INC 762 Ralph Street Victoria B.C. V8X 3C9

Phone 250.727.0605 Fax: (250) 727- 0636 Contact: Brad Shuya, MAIBC, MRAIC! The Vancouver Island Health Authority has issued an Invitation to Bid for a portable MRI trailer site

preparation, and electrical/mechanical connections to accommodate a temporary MRI unit at Campbell River District Hospital. Tender documents including Plans, Specifications and Addenda are available on the BidCentral Online Plan-room site at http://bc.planrooms.com. To access the BCCA Electronic Bidding System refer to online information at http://www.bccassn.com/bids/html. Note: For Cowichan District General Hospital, see Solicitation #DCCI-14-11.

BIDS TO:! BidCentral http://bc.planrooms.comCLOSES:! Thursday, March 29, 2012 — 3:00 PM

HOLBERG - ROAD MAINTENANCE RESURFACING/BALLASTING RONNING F.S.R. — SOLICITATION #EN13THA202CONTACT:! John Morris, Phone 250.956.5129 Kathy Walker, Phone 250.956.5112! The Ministry of Forests BC Timber Sales has issued an Invitation to Tender for approximately 4.2

kilometres of Road Resurfacing/Ballasting on the Ronning Forest Service Road - Holberg Operating Area. All works are located in the vicinity of Holberg, approximately 50 kilometres Northwest of Port McNeill. For more information and tender documents, visit www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca

BIDS TO:! BC Timber Sales Seaward (tlasta) Business Area 2217 Mine Road PO Box 7000 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0CLOSES:! Thursday, April 5, 2012 — 2:00 PM

CAMPBELL RIVER - FOREST SERVICE ROAD MAINTENANCE — SOLICITATION #EN13TCB001 (BC)CONTACT:! Steve Williams, Engineering Technician [email protected]! The Ministry of Forests is seeking tenders for a contract for maintenance and repair of Forest Service

Roads, in the Campbell River area. The tender forms and specimen contract are available only at the following website: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/ftp/TSG/external/!publish/Contract_Opportunities/EN13TCB001. A mandatory information meeting will be held at the Campbell River Timber Sales office, 370 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC at March 28, 2012 at 10:00am. Tenders will not be accepted from contractors who have not attended the information meeting.

BIDS TO:! Timber Sales Manager, BC Timber Sales, Strait of Georgia Business Area370 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7

CLOSES:! Tuesday, April 17, 2012 — 1:30 PM

CAMPBELL RIVER - JOHN HART GENERATING STATION REPLACEMENT PROJECT — SOLICITATION #RFQ EC12-1164CONTACT:! Dawn Hart Email [email protected]! BC Hydro and Power Authority has issued a Request for Qualifications for the John Hart Generating

Station Replacement Project. The purpose of this Request for Qualifications is to invite interested parties with proven experience in large infrastructure projects to submit responses indicating their interest in, and qualifications for, the John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project. Based on these responses, BC Hydro intends to select, in accordance with the terms of this RFQ, a shortlist of up to three Proponents to be invited to participate in the next stage of the Competitive Selection Process, the Request for Proposals stage. Copies of the Documents are available from the BC Bid site (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca)

BIDS TO:! BC Hydro Bid Station 535 Hamilton Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2R1, Attention: Dawn HartCLOSES:! Wednesday, April 25, 2012 — 11:00 AM

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COURTENAY - MILLARD BEACH ACCESS ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES — SOLICITATION #R12-08CONTACT:! City of Courtenay, Manager of Purchasing, Bernd Guderjahn 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9J 2J7

Phone 250.334.4441 Fax 250.334.4241 Email [email protected]! The City of Courtenay has issued a request for proposal for a full range of engineering consulting services

for multi-phase Millard Beach Access including: Phase 1 - erosion measures; Phase 2 - review of legal property info and possible park dedication; Phase 3 - design & construction management of park/viewing area. Documents may be obtained at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca. Direct tender enquiries to Bernd Guderjahn at [email protected], and technical enquiries to Eva Harding at [email protected].

BIDS TO:! City of Courtenay, Manager of Purchasing, Bernd Guderjahn 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9J 2J7CLOSES:! Thursday, March 22, 2012 — 2:00 PM

PORT ALBERNI - ROBERSTON CREEK HATCHERY CLEANING AND REPAIR — SOLICITATION #F1700-120002/ACONTACT:! Ruth Mestry Phone 604.775-9385 Fax 604.775.6633 Email [email protected]! A tender had been issued for concrete cleaning and repair work on the Robertson Creek Hatchery in Port

Alberni. The scope of work includes: abrasive blast cleaning and power washing each channel; repairing damaged concrete; repairing and rebuilding the expansion joints; and coating the ponds after filling. Work is to be completed by Oct. 31, 2012. This project is estimated to cost between $600,000 – $700,000. Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender (solicitation) documents through www.merx.com.

BIDS TO:! Ruth Mestry (PWY) 800 Burrard Street, 12th Floor Vancouver BC V6Z 2V8CLOSES:! Friday, March 23, 2012 — 2:00 PM

ZEBALLOS SCHOOL — SOLICITATION #4566CONTACT:! Blair Pettis, Project Manager, Fletcher Pettis Consultants Ltd. School District 84 Vancouver Island West

Phone 250.897.0720 Fax 250.890.0115 Email [email protected]! The construction of the Zeballos Elementary-Secondary School is underway. The project continues with

foundations and framing contracts let while the project underwent redesign to reduce costs. Three tender packages representing over 25% of the project are being re-tendered after significant redesign. Previous tenders were over budget. After a period of redesign and review the District is re-tendering the trade contracts for C7 Windows, C8 Electrical; and C9 Mechanical. Further information documents are available at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca.

BIDS TO:! Blair Pettis, Project Manager, Fletcher Pettis Consultants Ltd.School District 84 #2 Highway 28 PO Box 100 Gold River, BC V0P 1G0

CLOSES:! Friday, March 23, 2012 — 2:00 PM

tender information

662 Anderton Road, Comox, BC 1.877.875.WEST


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COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT, BRAZIER ROAD GREENWAY PRE-CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONCONTACT:! Brian Allaert, Parks Technician, Community Services Branch, Comox Valley Regional District

Fax 250.334.4358 Email [email protected]! Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will receive “Expressions of Interest” (REI) from qualified

contractors regarding the proposed construction of approximately 725 meters of trail improvements along an old logging road off Brazier Road. The logging road is located on private property and serves as a rough equestrian trail. The CVRD is issuing this REI to ensure interested contractors have had an opportunity to walk the proposed trail during wet weather. A request for proposals or request for quotations (RFP/RFQ) for construction will potentially be issued in the Spring of 2012 with work starting in July or August 2012.

BIDS TO:! Comox Valley Regional District 600 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6CLOSES:! Tuesday, March 27, 2012 — 2:00 PM

COURTENAY - FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT STUDY — SOLICITATION #R12-10CONTACT:! City of Courtenay, Manager of Purchasing, Bernd Guderjahn 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9J 2J7

Phone 250.334.4441 Fax 250.334.4241 Email [email protected]! The City of Courtenay invites proposals from qualified Engineering Consultants for the provision of an

integrated flood mapping and flood management plan. The plan should take into consideration the Courtenay River, Puntledge River, Browns River and Tsolum River channels feeding into the Courtenay River Estuary. Further information documents available at BC Bid.

BIDS TO:! City of Courtenay, Manager of Purchasing, Bernd Guderjahn, 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9J 2J7CLOSES:! Thursday, March 29, 2012 — 2:00 PM

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