Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Fernie, British Columbia. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a 25,000-square-foot, one-story above grade, 265-seat educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

Fernie Elementary School construction. New 265 capacity school (40K/225E) with GHG emission reduction. Construct a 2,315m2 one storey elementary school plus NLC to provide purpose-built space for Indigenous Education, a warming kitchen, and expanded gym. The building will be constructed to exceed LEED Gold equivalent standards by achieving an additional 60% GHG reduction and will also support 21st Century Learning. It is expected all exterior amenity areas such as playgrounds and playfields will require additional grading to achieve level surfaces. TIMELINE: Request for proposal seeking an architect and other consultant services, is closed. Award is pending. The selected architect will be responsible for providing design services, coordinating design professionals, adhering to the budget set by the Quantity Surveyor, and handling permitting services. Additionally, the architect will oversee construction-related services, including certification, reviews, meetings, and contract administration. The Time Schedule should include the following milestones and, to the extent achievable, adopt the following milestone dates: Complete Design Development, December 31, 2024 Complete Construction Documents, April 31, 2025 Permit application, May 1, 2025 Tender construction project, May 10, 2025 Tender close, May 30, 2025. Award and negotiations, June 01 to June 30, 2025 Construction starts, June 30, 2025 Substantial Completion to September 1, 2027.