Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #230685
City of Fernie seeks professional services for Development Cost Charges Bylaw Update
Posted
June 12, 2026
Respond By
June 29, 2026
Identifier
230685
NAICS
541620
The City of Fernie is seeking a qualified professional to update its Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw. - Government Buyer: - City of Fernie (municipal government) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified professional service providers - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive review and update of the DCC Bylaw - Legislative review and analysis - Land use projections and recommendations on DCC principles and assumptions - Identification and costing of potential DCC projects - Advice on a future Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) program - Preparation of a background report and new bylaw - Hosting public open houses and stakeholder meetings - Presentations to City Council - Content development for the project webpage - Leading work for Ministry approval of the bylaw - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Work can be performed remotely; no physical delivery location specified - Emphasis on public engagement and stakeholder communication - Support for Ministry approval process - No products or part numbers are involved; this is a professional consulting services engagement
Description
The City of Fernie is seeking a qualified professional to review and update the Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw. The work includes legislation review, land use projections, recommendations on DCC principles, identification and costing of potential DCC projects, advice on future Amenity Cost Charge program, preparation of a background report and new bylaw, hosting public open houses and stakeholder meetings, presentations to City Council, content development for the project webpage, and leading work for Ministry approval of the bylaw. The opportunity is open and proposals are currently being accepted.