Summary Details
The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is requesting Proposals for the provision of consulting services for the development of the Electoral Area "F" Industrial & Service Commercial Lands Study for the Development Services Department. All questions regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) should be directed to Laura Frank, Regional Planning Projects Manager, by email at laura.frank@rdno.ca prior to 2:00 pm local time March 3, 2023 to allow sufficient time to send a response to all proposers. If questions are received after this time, they may not be answered. Proposals must be followed by one (1) signed paper copy submitted within
five (5) working days of the closing date. The signed paper copy of the proposal must be
submitted with the proposer's name and address and Proposal for Consulting Services -
Electoral Area "F" Industrial & Service Commercial Lands Study clearly marked on the
envelope, addressed to:
Regional District of North Okanagan
Attention: Laura Frank, Regional Planning Projects Manager
9848 Aberdeen Road
Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 BACKGROUND
Industry is an important component of the North Okanagan economy in that it provides both
employment and tax revenues for the region. Over the past ten years, there have been a number of
Official Community Plan (OCP) / Zoning Amendment Applications within Electoral Area "F" for Industrial
and Commercial land uses. Most recently, an Official Community Plan/Zoning Amendment Application
for the property located at 6402 Highway 97A resulted in staff being directed to develop Terms of
Reference for a planning process to address how the subject property may form part of a larger area
of existing and potential future industrial and commercial land uses.
This work would build on past Industrial / Commercial Employment Land studies, including the Regional
Employment Lands Action Plan and vacant land inventories. Preparation of a plan is supported by the
Electoral Area "F" OCP Industrial Lands and Transportation policies which suggest that:
o major industrial land developments should not be considered for a community plan
amendment/rezoning until a comprehensive plan is provided in accordance with the policies of the
OCP, and until the roads and services adequate for the development are either in place or
guarantees regarding their construction and installation are provided.
o development for which road upgrading would be required should not be permitted to proceed until
roads adequate for the development are in place.
Draft Proposed Study Area Boundaries are attached as Schedule A to the Terms of Reference. PROJECT GOALS
As the Electoral Area "F" and City of Enderby's vacant employment lands (Industrial/Commercial lands)
inventory steadily approaches buildout, additional Industrial and Service Commercial lands need to be
considered and integrated in a strategic manner. This review will ensure there is an adequate supply
of employment lands appropriate for the community context and satisfy the Electoral Area "F"
Commercial, Industrial & Community objectives within the Official Community Plan and the North
Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy. RESOURCES & FUNDING
The Planning and Building Department will oversee this project. Work will be completed through a
consultant. Funding has been secured through the Community Works Fund for Phase I - II of the
project.
Phase I-II - $50,000
o Including consultant time and advertising and outreach costs (mailouts, newspaper
ads, social media ads, surveys).
Phase III - RDNO
o 40 hours of Planners' time, Clerical / Administrative Support, and Management time to
prepare and advance any Bylaw Amendments.
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