This Request for Quote (the “RFQ”) is an invitation by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (the CSRD”) to interested and qualified parties (“Respondents”) to submit non-binding quotations for the the supply and delivery of structural firefighting personal protective equipment (Turnout Gear) pants and coats over a three (3) year period (estimated 35 sets per year) for the CSRD’s fifteen volunteer fire departments, as further described in Schedule A.
The term is for a period of three (3) years, with two (2), one (1) year options to renew.
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Population
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57,021
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Columbia Shuswap Regional District
Columbia Shuswap Regional District Budget Process and Priorities Workbook 2026-2030
Date: Jan 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This 2026-2030 Budget Process and Corporate Priorities Workbook for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District is guided by the Board's Strategic Plan, adopted in 2025. It outlines a five-year financial plan focusing on five key strategic priorities: Fiscal Responsibility, Resilient Communities, Sustainable Growth, Organizational Efficiency, and Advocacy. The overarching vision emphasizes long-term fiscal sustainability, truth and reconciliation, regional self-reliance, climate change resilience, environmentally responsible land use, and effective community engagement to ensure the prosperity and well-being of the region.
Columbia Shuswap Regional District Corporate Priorities Workbook 2019
Date: Jan 1, 2019Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the Columbia Shuswap Regional District's 2019 corporate priorities, presenting its vision, mission, and core values. The vision positions the district as a leader in local government service, committed to improving the quality of life in the region through partnerships. Its mission is to anticipate and respond to service needs of its jurisdictions and the broader community. The plan is guided by values including communication, exceptional service, pride, fairness, integrity, respect, forgiveness, empowerment, and responsiveness.
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District Regular Board Meeting
Date: Oct 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters including land acknowledgment and the adoption of the meeting agenda. Key discussion topics included business arising from previous meetings, specifically regarding firefighting service agreements and economic opportunity fund allocations for community initiatives. The board reviewed and deliberated on a dangerous dog court proceeding, the status of time observance in Electoral Area A, and infrastructure contracts for asbestos-cement pipe replacement. Additionally, the board processed numerous development variance permits and official community plan and zoning bylaw amendments across multiple electoral areas.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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