# CanadaBuys #BCRFP-RDOS-26-Water_Services-110

RDOS Solicits Proposals for Olalla Groundwater Protection Plan Phase 3

**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** BCRFP-RDOS-26-Water_Services-110
**NAICS:** 541620

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is seeking proposals for Phase 3 of the Olalla Groundwater Protection Plan, aimed at safeguarding the community's sole groundwater well.
- Government Buyer:
  - Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), Broader Public Sector, British Columbia
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Professional services for completion and implementation of Phase 3
  - Tasks include:
    - Detailed contaminant inventory
    - Flood risk assessment
    - Designation of groundwater protection areas
    - Contingency planning
    - Development of protection measures
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Respondents are encouraged to propose innovative, value-added solutions
  - Focus is on professional expertise in groundwater protection planning
- No products, part numbers, or quantities specified; the opportunity is for consulting and planning services

### Description

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is seeking proposals from qualified proponents to undertake Phase 3 of the Olalla Groundwater Protection Plan (GWPP). Olalla relies on a single community groundwater well as its sole source of potable water. Previous phases included aquifer characterization, well capture zone delineation, contaminant inventory, and risk assessment. Phase 3 involves completing the plan and advancing it toward implementation, with encouragement for innovative proposals that add value.

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