Fire Department

New CVFD Fire Station - Design RFP

The Request for Proposals is out for "Conceptual Design and Cost Estimates for New Chester Fire Hall / Station" for our Chester Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD).

The RFP is seeking outside architectural and engineering expertise to work with the CVFD and Chester Fire Services Committee in the development of conceptual plans for the new fire station.

The work will include:
• Site analysis
• Programming for the CVFD’s current and future needs, including community consultation
• Conceptual designs for the new fire station, including feedback and revisions
• Design presentation
• Preliminary cost estimate and project schedule

The deadline to respond is Friday, August 25, 2023 at 3:00pm Atlantic time. The procurement is being managed by the Municipality of the District of Chester.

The Committee will continue to update the public as the work progresses, especially on opportunities for public input.

To view the tender and/or register to bid, visit: https://chester.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/1820b58b-b119-4f26-ac79-6ad882702267

Background

• The CVFD provides fire protection and emergency services for Municipality of Chester’s Districts 3, 7, and part of 1.
• The Committee is a partnership between the Village of Chester and the Municipality of Chester for the delivery of fire and emergency services via the CVFD.
• For more information, including answers to frequently asked questions, see the FAQ(331 KB) .