An addendum (Addendum 1) has been issued providing responses to bidders questions related to the tender package for the Kitimat Valley Institute – Stair Replacement Invitation to Bid. Please refer to Addendum 1 and Insurance Documents.

The tender closes on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4 PM Pacific Time.

Invitation to Bid: Civil Works
Kitimat Valley Institute – Stair Replacement

yáqʷa, through its consultant McElhanney Ltd., is issuing this invitation to interested parties to submit bids regarding the replacement of existing stairs and walkways at Kitimat Valley institute in Kitimat, BC.

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to :

• Place and compact material on approved subgrade as per the drawings, specifications, and general requirements of the contract. The contractor shall retain third-party QC testing and provide their reports to the consultant at least 24 hours prior to covering the work. 
• Install concrete stairs on approved base as per the drawings, specifications, and general requirements of the contract. Provide protection from the elements as required. The contractor shall retain third-party QC testing and provide their reports to the consultant within 1 business day of receiving them. 
• Install concrete curbs and walkways on approved base as per the drawings, specifications, and general requirements of the contract. Provide protection from the elements as required. The contractor shall retain third-party QC testing and provide their reports to the consultant within 1 business day of receiving them. 
• Place and compact asphalt on approved base and mill existing asphalt as per the drawings, specifications, and general requirements of the contract. Provide protection from the elements as required. The contractor shall retain third-party QC testing and provide their reports to the consultant within 1 business day of receiving them. 
• Install tactile warning strips as per the drawings, specifications, and general requirements of the contract. 
• Submit shop drawings of handrails prior to fabrication for approval. Supply and install handrails for the stairs as per approved shop drawings. All handrails components to be metal (aluminum, galvanized steel or other approved material). 

You can view the tender package here, as well as Civil / Structural Engineering Drawings

Bid closes 4:00 p.m. April 9, 2026, with work expected to be completed by July 30, 2026 

Direct technical questions and all other inquiries can be directed to: 

Sandra Penner, P.Eng. 

McElhanney Ltd. 

322 – 323 City Centre, Kitimat, BC 

Telephone: (250) 631-4831 

Email: spenner@mcelhanney.com 

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