Notice Is Hereby Given By The Cowichan Valley Regional District (Cvrd) Of Its Intent To Contract The Provision Of Consulting Services For A Desktop Assessment Of Cowichan Bay Waterworks To Determine Feasibility Of Cvrd Acquisition Of The Water Utility.Supplier Name: Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd.Description Of Purchase:Desktop Assessment Of Cowichan Bay Waterworks To Determine Feasibility Of Cvrd Acquisition Of The Water Utility.The Proposed Scope Of Work Is Defined As Follows:• Water System Assessment• Water System Operation Review• Technical Reportvalue Of Award:The Estimated Value Is $38,000 Canadian Dollars, Excluding Taxes.Future Scopes May Be Considered With The Same Supplier.The Decision To Direct Award To Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd Was Made Based On The Following Considerations:1. Project Continuity & Consistency: Koers Has Completed Numerous Water System Projects For Cvrd And Is Already Familiar With Our Standards, Operating Practices, And Acquisition Assessment Approach. Their Prior Work Provides Continuity And Ensures Consistent Methodology, Comparability With Past System Reviews, And Reduced Onboarding Time. This Continuity Is Important For A Reliable And Efficient Feasibility Assessment.2. Expertise: Koers’ Proposed Team, Led By Senior Professional Engineers Experienced In Water System Assessment, Design, And Asset Management, Has Direct Expertise In The Technical Requirements Of This Study. Their Scope Includes Infrastructure Evaluation, Water Quality And Source Capacity Review, Operational Analysis, And Preparation Of An Acquisition-Aligned Technical Report. Their Specialization In Small Community Systems And Proven Performance With Cvrd Make Them Well-Suited To Deliver This Work.3. Urgency: This Assessment Is Required Promptly To Support Cvrd Planning, Budgeting, And Discussions Regarding The Potential Acquisition Of The Cowichan Bay Waterworks System. Koers Can Begin Immediately And Have Confirmed A Three- To Four-Month Completion Timeline, Which Aligns With Cvrd’S Needs. Using A Consultant Already Familiar With Cvrd Processes Avoids Onboarding Delays And Ensures Timely Delivery.Contact:The Notice Of Intent Is Posted At Bc Bid At Www.Bcbid.Ca. All Inquiries Specific To This Notice Of Intent Shall Be Made In Writing And Directed Only To Patti Doege, Procurement Specialist At
[email protected] No Later Than December 10, 2025 At 2:00 Pm Pacific Time.
