Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BCRFP-RDOS-26-FINANCE-113
Sun Bowl Arena heat recovery and gas conservation upgrades
Posted
November 12, 2026
Respond By
December 18, 2026
Identifier
BCRFP-RDOS-26-FINANCE-113
NAICS
238220, 238210, 238290
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is seeking contractors for energy recovery and gas conservation upgrades at Sun Bowl Arena in Osoyoos, British Columbia. - Government buyer: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), on behalf of the Town of Osoyoos. - Scope: Add heat-recovery equipment to the ammonia refrigeration plant, a snow melt pit, and a direct digital control system; renew the gas-fired domestic hot water plant; upgrade the arena dehumidification system; and complete related electrical and seismic restraint work. - Named organizations: Polar Engineering Ltd. conducted the referenced energy conservation study. FortisBC is associated with the Custom Energy Efficiency Program. Neither is identified as an equipment OEM or as the contractor for this work. - OEMs, models, quantities, and part numbers: None are specified. - Notable requirement: Respondents are encouraged to propose innovative solutions that add value. The project is intended to support energy conservation and gas savings.
Description
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, on behalf of the Town of Osoyoos, invites proposals from qualified contractors for energy recovery upgrades at Sun Bowl Arena in Osoyoos, British Columbia. Work includes upgrades to the ammonia refrigeration plant, heat exchangers, snow melt pit, gas-fired domestic hot water plant, dehumidification system, direct digital controls, and associated electrical and seismic restraint work. The project was identified through a 2025 energy conservation study to fulfill FortisBC Custom Energy Efficiency Program requirements. Full details are available through the RDOS Bonfire portal.