BC Transit issues Requests for Proposals (RFPs), tenders, and Requests for Expressions of Interest (REIs) to acquire goods and services. Details vary between requests and in some cases proposers will be required to obtain a separate information package. Specific information will be attached to each request.

In addition to general RFPs, BC Transit also issues RFPs and REIs to manage transit systems. Please consult the section RFPs & Transit Management Company Selection for important information on these specific RFPs.

Sample RFP document. (401Kb PDF)

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Requests for Proposals, Requests for Expressions of Interest

ITQ 08-07 Portable Hoists

Issued: March 31, 2008

Closing: April 14, 2008 at 2:00:59 pm PST

BC Transit is a Crown Corporation of the Province of British Columbia responsible for coordinating the delivery of transit services in the Province outside the Greater Vancouver area. Its mandate includes planning, funding, marketing, constructing and operating, either directly or indirectly, the Victoria Regional Transit System and 83 local transit systems in communities throughout the province. BC Transit owns and manages a fleet of over 850 buses of various types and is responsible for the maintenance of these buses at each of its facilities.

BC Transit is currently looking to purchase one (1) two fixed post, one (1) four post and 2 (two) six post above ground portable hoists and one (1) drive-on four post hoist. The hoists will be delivered by the successful bidder(s) to the following anticipated locations in the province of British Colombia.

Details are outlined in the attached documents:

ITQ 08-07 Portable Hoists Document [266k PDF]

1. Dawson Creek; 1813 97th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC

- One (1) 4 Post Above Ground Portable Hoist [50k PDF]

2. Kelowna; 1494 Hardy Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 8H2

- One (1) 6 Post Above Ground Portable Hoist [50k PDF]

3. Langford; 1000 Henry Eng Place, Langford, BC, V9B 6B2

- One (1) 6 Post Above Ground Portable Hoist [49k PDF]

4. Nanaimo; 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2

- One (1) 2 Fixed Post Hoist [48k PDF]

5. Victoria; 665 Garbally Road, Victoria, BC, V8T 2K2

- One (1) Drive-On 4 Post Hoist [50k PDF]

Quotations must be for current model units equal to or exceeding the required specifications.

RFP 08-03 Design and Construction Management Services - Whistler Transit Facility

Issued: February 28, 2008

Closing: March 27, 2008 at 2:00:59 pm PST

BC Transit is a provincial crown agency providing planning, marketing, fleet and funding support for all transit systems in British Columbia, outside the Greater Vancouver region.

BC Transit requires engineering and design services for the design and construction of a transit operating facility in Whistler, British Columbia.

This RFP is soliciting a full Consultant services package to take the project from preliminary design through commissioning to include, but not limited to site services and design and construction field services for the facility that will meet the needs of BC Transit and Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) in supporting the transit service requirements in Whistler for the next twenty five (25) years from 2008 through to 2033. The method of construction delivery will be determined in discussion with the selected consultant. Time is of the essence in delivering this project so all methods of delivery that can expedite construction will be considered. The desired occupancy date is late summer of 2009.

Details are outlined in the attached documents:

• RFP 08-03 Document [410k PDF]
• Sheet 3880-3-3-01A [78k PDF]
• Sheet 3880-3-3-01B [75k PDF]
• Sheet 3880-3-3-01C [80k PDF]
• Sheet 3880-3-3-01D [75k PDF]
• Sheet 3880-3-3-01E [69k PDF]
• Sheet 3880-3-3-01F [72k PDF]
• Proposed Site Layout - Lots 1 and 2 [70k PDF]

RFP 08-04 Greater Victoria Facilities Study & Development Plan Consultant

Issued: March 14, 2008

Closing: April 15, 2008 at 2:00:59 pm PST

BC Transit is a provincial crown agency providing planning, marketing, fleet and funding support for all transit systems in British Columbia, outside the Greater Vancouver region.

BC Transit requires a consultant to carry out a study of the facilities for the Greater Victoria area and to develop a Facilities Development Plan.

Details are outlined in the attached documents:

• Greater Victoria Facilities Study & Development Plan Consultant [612k PDF]
• Site Drawings for Greater Victoria Facilities [506k PDF]

This website provides general information on the RFP process. Users must consult the RFP document available from BC Transit for RFP terms and conditions relating to specific communities.