Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Nanaimo.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Nov 3, 2026
The City of Nanaimo is seeking proposals from firms experienced in designing, supplying and installing marine docks. The project calls for removal and replacement of dock sections at the Brechin Boat Dock. The opportunity is for dock replacement work, not a grant program.
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Oct 7, 2026
Oct 22, 2026
The City of Nanaimo’s notice of intent concerns a real-time pedestrian foot traffic counter. The city intends to directly award the contract to Avenue Intelligence Canada Ltd. The notice is subject to the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, Canadian Free Trade Agreement Chapter 5, and Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Chapter 19.
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Oct 7, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
The City of Nanaimo seeks proposals from qualified design-builders for ball stop netting at McGirr Sports Fields. The work includes designing, supplying, and installing the netting systems. The systems are intended to prevent baseballs from entering adjacent roadways and residential properties.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Nanaimo
The committee discussed several initiatives, including applications for the Build Community Strong Fund regarding infrastructure projects and a grant application for a food resilience strategy related to climate change. They also reviewed a grant for a local rugby program. Members deliberated on joining the Hidden Disability Sunflower Network to support residents with invisible disabilities, discussing program implementation, associated costs, and strategies for measuring effectiveness. Additionally, the committee considered the acquisition of the 'Lost Intersections' art collection and its maintenance requirements.
The council received a detailed recap of the Union of BC Municipalities conference, which included ministerial discussions regarding critical infrastructure, healthcare expansions, downtown street disorder, and mental health and addictions challenges. A delegation from Literacy Central Vancouver Island presented on International Literacy Day, highlighting literacy statistics, computer refurbishing programs, and digital literacy resources available to the community. Additionally, the Mayor provided updates on completed summer infrastructure projects, the introduction of a new special event toolkit, social development grant application deadlines, and high attendance figures for local seasonal markets.
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The council discussed updates regarding the local general election and the recent unveiling of sports court artwork. Delegations presented concerns on two main topics: the potential environmental and security risks associated with the establishment of AI data centers, and development pressures near the Rock City wetland. The latter included calls for enhanced neighborhood planning and the protection of sensitive ecological areas from current and future development projects.
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