Contract AwardCapital ProjectsDetected Jun 15, 2026

The City of Castlegar is moving ahead with an air terminal building expansion at the West Kootenay Regional Airport, funded in part by a previously secured 6000000 Growing Communities Fund grant. For step 3 of the multi-phase program, Council is being asked on June 15, 2026 to award RFP 2026-10 to PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. for pre-construction construction‑management services valued at 60000 plus taxes, with the clear intent that PCL will also be positioned as the general contractor for the build once design is complete and a final price is approved.This marks the transition from planning and architectural concept work into collaborative design and constructability input for a complex, live-airport project intended to accommodate larger Q400 aircraft and improve passenger throughput and amenities. The contract award decision is effectively made in the staff recommendation, but Council approval and subsequent negotiation of construction pricing are still ahead, creating downstream opportunities for specialty trades, systems suppliers, airport technology, wayfinding, interiors, and other subcontractors working under PCL, as well as for consultants supporting value engineering, commissioning, or future phases of airport modernization.

PCL scored highest in the evaluation (score 75) based on methodology, team, relevant live-airport experience, and price. If Council later rejects PCL’s construction price or has compatibility concerns, the City may retender the construction phase separately.

City of CastlegarConstruction management for West Kootenay Airport terminal expansion

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Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

6–18 mo

RFP / solicitation posted

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