06/12/2026
RDCK Media Release - Castlegar & District Arena Project Advances to Pre-Qualification Stage.
Nelson, BC: The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is sharing an update on the Castlegar & District Arena and Walking Track Project, which has now moved into the Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) stage.
Issued on May 28, 2026, the RFPQ invites qualified design-build firms to submit information about their experience and capacity to deliver the project proposed. This is the first step in a two-stage process used to identify design build firms best suited for a project of this scale.
A design-build approach brings design and construction together under one contract, with a single proponent responsible for delivering the project from concept through construction.
Through the RFPQ, the RDCK anticipates shortlisting up to two proponents. Those proponents would then be invited to participate in a Request for Proposals (RFP), expected to be issued in late July 2026. During the RFP stage, the shortlisted design-build firms will develop more detailed designs, project approaches, and pricing proposals within the defined budget, which will be submitted to the RDCK for evaluation and consideration.
After a proponent is conditionally selected through the RFP process, the project would proceed to community consultation, followed by a referendum for voter approval. Through the referendum, residents of the City of Castlegar and Area J would vote to establish a new service and approve the borrowing amount bylaw required to move the proposed project forward. Without voter assent on these two items, the proposed project cannot proceed.
Follow the link for the complete details: https://www.rdck.ca/castlegar-district-arena-project-advances-to-pre-qualification-stage/
For more information about Castlegar & District Arena and Walking Track Project, visit: https://engage.rdck.ca/projects/reimagining-recreation-services-in-the-castlegar-district-area/
