Do Business with the City

Are you interested in doing business with the City of Campbell River? Learn more about doing business with the City below.

Terms and Conditions

Procurement Process

The City of Campbell River looks to purchase goods and services in a manner that offers the best overall value to the City. Effective procurement is an essential service in the public sector to ensure the best value is found. Purchasing decisions are made without bias or favour. It allows an equal opportunity for qualified suppliers to bid for City business and to maintain a high standard of financial stewardship. This will ensure that purchases are consistent, provide accountability and transparency by reducing ambiguity as to the goods and services that are procured using public funds.

Bids and Tenders

Notices of procurement opportunities are posted on the BC Bid website along with the Bids and Tenders e-bidding system where the downloadable documents are available. This allows businesses to easily register, search, and submit bids for goods, services, and construction projects online. There are no fees or charges for accessing or downloading the City of Campbell River opportunities via Bids and Tenders.

Current Bid Opportunities

Businesses need to log in or create an account to access bid and tender opportunities before downloading the bid documents. The City of Campbell River does not release or sell vendor contact information. Contact information is used for contract administration purposes only.

For technical support, email support@bidsandtenders.ca or call 1-800-594-4798.

Doing Business with the City?

You are invited to tell us about your company and marketing information by sending us an email.

Invoices and Payments

When working for the City of Campbell River, you will be required to complete an Electron Fund Transfer (EFT) Application form. Approved payments for invoices will be electronically transferred to the bank account supplied. Also, a document indicating the amount paid, and the invoice will be emailed to your place of business.

Surplus Equipment and Property For Sale

The City's Purchasing Department is responsible for the disposal of surplus items which may be obsolete, worn out, too costly to maintain or no longer used. These items may be sold through the BC Auction website or GovDeals. All items shall be sold on an “as is/where is” basis with no warranties or guarantees.

Frequently Asked Questions

The City of Campbell River - Purchasing Policy [PDF/127KB] outlines the requirements for all City purchases.

The City is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA).

The City is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. As a result, while Section 21 of the Act does offer some protection to third party business interests, the City cannot guarantee that any confidential information provided to the City will remain confidential if a request for access in respect to your qualifications is made under the Act.

At minimum contractors (including subcontractors) working for the City or on City property are required to supply the following (where applicable):

A Certificate of Insurance containing the following:
Comprehensive General Liability Policy an in amount not less than $3,000,000
- A provision naming the City of Campbell River as an additional named insured to the Comprehensive General Liability Policy
- A Cross Liability Clause
- A provision requiring the Insurer to give the City 15 days notice of cancellation or lapsing or any material change to the insurance policy
Certificate confirming liability insurance in an amount not less than $2,000,000 with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia on any licensed motor vehicles of any kind to be used to carry out the work
A valid City of Campbell River Business Licence
A signed City of Campbell River Safety Covenant
Proof of W.C.B. registration, along with proof of up-to-date assessment payments in the form of a WorkSafeBC Clearance Letter

Additional requirements may be identified in procurement documents, including but not limited to:

A written copy of their Occupational Health and Safety Program
A City of Campbell River Prime Contractor Agreement
Employee criminal checks where necessary
Federal, Provincial, or Municipal Permits when and where applicable