OPEN OPPORTUNITIES
Request for Proposal: Dev2025-17 Visitor Information Centre: Structural Assessment
Issue date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Closing date: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Details: The Town of Smithers is seeking an experienced consultant to conduct an in-depth structural assessment of the Town-owned Visitor Information Centre (VIC) building, located at 1411 Court Street, Smithers. The successful Consultant must evaluate the VIC building’s current condition, identify deficiencies, and provide recommendations for any remedial actions or upgrades.Read the full RFP here.
Contact: Morgan Widen
Building Inspector
Email: mwiden@smithers.ca
RFP Number: EcDev2025-02
The Town invites prospective non-profit organizations to submit a proposal for the operations of a VIC that meets the needs of visitors and residents, that conveys the quality, sustainability authenticity of Smithers’ recreational and cultural offerings, and demonstrates a deep understanding of human wants and needs with respect to discovery of place and access to information.
Request Issue Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Closing Date: 2:00 pm, Friday, October 10, 2025View the full RFP here.
Inquiries and questions can be directed to Jill Barrowman, Economic Development Officer, at ecdev@smithers.ca
CLOSED OPPORTUNITIES
Request for Proposal: FIR25-02 - Cold Response Plan
Issue date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Closing date: 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 2, 2025The Town of Smithers invites qualified consultants to submit proposals to create a Cold Response Plan. The Plan will identify the community’s unique needs and priorities while complying with the Emergency and Disaster Management Act (EDMA) and aligning with provincial and national best practices, regulatory requirements, and operational standards.
View the full RFP here.
Contact: Alle Jan de Vries, Fire Chief, firechief@smithers.ca
Request for Quotation Contract COM25-01 – Smithers Public Library and Community Space Development Plan
Issue Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Closing Date: 4:00 pm Friday, September 26, 2025The Town of Smithers is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to prepare a preliminary development plan for the redevelopment of 3761 3rd Avenue. The Smithers Public Library will be the main tenant, with the potential for the facility to also include other community spaces. The purpose of this plan is to identify the most feasible and sustainable mix of uses for the facility, to establish a functional program informed by community input, to evaluate the infrastructure requirements of the building, and to develop a range of options with preliminary cost estimates.
The outcome of the plan will be a comprehensive report that provides the Town with clear options and recommendations, positioning it to pursue funding opportunities and take informed steps toward implementation.
View the full RFP document here.
Contact Person:
Samantha LeBlanc
Engagement and Communications Officer
sleblanc@smithers.ca
1027 Aldous Street, PO Box 879, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
Request for Quotation Contract 2025-02-A – Minerals North Conference Event Caterer(s)
Issue Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Closing Date: 4:00 pm Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Details: The Town is seeking quotations from qualified and experienced catering companies to submit competitive proposals for providing food, beverage and related catering services for the Minerals North Conference and Trade Show, which occurs from Wednesday, May 6 to Friday, May 8, 2026.View the full RFQ here.
Contact Person:
Jill Barrowman
Economic Development Officer
ecdev@smithers.ca
1027 Aldous Street, PO Box 879, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0