Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #231464
Construction of Chief Spintlum Elder Lodge – Energy-Efficient, Climate-Resilient Building
Posted
July 03, 2026
Identifier
231464
NAICS
236220, 236116, 321992
This opportunity seeks construction services for the Chief Spintlum Elder Lodge in Lytton, British Columbia, with a focus on energy efficiency and climate resilience. - Government buyer: Kanaka Bar Indian Band (site owned by Interior Health Authority, capital lease to Kanaka Bar) - Project scope: - Construction of a new building with: - 7 independent living units - 6 assisted living units - Commercial kitchen - Shell for future multi-purpose space (First Nations Health and Wellness rooms) - Facility requirements: - Net Zero Carbon and FireSmart standards compliance - Solar panels and battery energy storage system (BESS) - Elevator and accessibility features - Modular and/or prefabricated construction - Site preparation and retaining wall repair - Bidders must: - Obtain archaeology permit and hire an archaeologist - Comply with BC Building Code, Net Zero Carbon, FireSmart, and permitting - Propose alternative modular/prefabricated designs if desired - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Project funded by the Government of Canada
Description
This Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Kanaka Bar Indian Band seeks construction of an energy-efficient and climate-resilient building for the Chief Spintlum Elder Lodge located in Lytton, BC. The project includes building 7 independent living units, 6 assisted living units, a commercial kitchen, and a multi-purpose space shell for future health and wellness rooms. The building must meet Net Zero Carbon and FireSmart standards, include solar panels, battery energy storage, an elevator, and accessibility features. The delivery model is a progressive design-build with three phases: site preparation, design finalization, and construction.