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The city was recognized by the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) for excellence in procurement.
The City of Vernon is the best in the province at buying goods and services.
The city was recognized by the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) for excellence in procurement - a first for the industry.
With contractors in demand, resources at a premium and timelines tight, procuring construction services in the public sector is a highly specialized practice requiring unique experience, knowledge and skill.
With $75.1 billion in construction projects underway in B.C., there were a lot of projects and owners considered for the award.
Chris Sheel, manager of procurement services has received this honour for the following procurement:
Vernon Multi-Use Facility Expansion
- Provided project budget estimate information online
- Used BidCentral Online Bidding for Subcontractors for submission of trade contractor bids to provide a fair, open and transparent bidding for trade contractors
- Responded in a timely manner to bidder inquiries during the procurement stage
- Posted a list of site visit participants during the tender phase, creating visibility around potential bidders
- Ensured easy access to bid documents by posting on both industry and government digital platforms
- Provided bid results and award information to all bidders
- Published the list of named trade contractor bidders
