# British Columbia BCBid #RFP-RDOS-26-FINANCE-113

Sun Bowl Arena heat recovery and energy conservation upgrades

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** December 18, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP-RDOS-26-FINANCE-113
**NAICS:** 238220, 238210, 238290

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is seeking energy-recovery and conservation upgrades at Sun Bowl Arena in Osoyoos.
- **Government buyer:** Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), on behalf of the Town of Osoyoos.
- **Scope:** Add an ammonia-refrigeration desuperheater, a condensing plate-and-frame heat exchanger, and a snow melt pit; renew the gas-fired domestic hot water plant; upgrade arena dehumidification; install direct digital controls; and complete associated electrical upgrades and seismic restraints.
- **OEMs and named organizations:** No equipment OEMs or product manufacturers are identified. Polar Engineering Ltd. completed the energy conservation study. The project supports the FortisBC Custom Energy Efficiency Program.
- **Quantities and models:** No quantities, part numbers, or specific product models are provided. Proposals may include innovative, value-adding solutions.

### Description

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, on behalf of the Town of Osoyoos, is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for energy recovery upgrades at Sun Bowl Arena. Work includes adding refrigeration heat-recovery equipment and a snow melt pit, renewing the gas-fired domestic hot water plant, upgrading the dehumidification system, and installing direct digital controls. Associated electrical upgrades and seismic restraints are also included. Proposals are due December 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM and must be submitted through the RDOS Bonfire portal.

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