Murtle Lake Kiosk Map Update

The work consists of upgrading the Murtle Lake kiosk content. The kiosk is located at the Murtle Lake trailhead, in Wells Gray Park, near Blue River, BC. The content would be a large topographical map designed with the location of the amenities in the park. There will also be a header, a regulator sign and a notice board. This project is only for the design of the kiosk and does not include the printing and shipping of the map and other signs.

The term of the contract is expected to be 2026-04-30.

The aggregate value of the contract is expected not to exceed, exclusive of applicable taxes $4100.

The Province is contemplating a direct award with the Supplier for the following reasons:

Sherry Brimacombe completed the two marine maps in 2024-2025 and has already started working on the Murtle Map, so we wanted to direct the award of this project to her.

In 2024-2025, the donation went through BC Parks Foundation, so 3 quotes weren’t required. However, the donation is now going through Park Enhancement Fund, so a procurement process is needed.

The designer is the sole source for this work, and a Notice of Intent will be posted.
In 2024-2025, the proposed designer has already made Clearwater/Azure and Mahood maps as well as started to work on the Murtle map, which includes the following tasks:
•2 Murtle info signs completed
•Base map created, design of the map remains to be completed

This is the second phase of the project already started with this designer last year, so this would be the most efficient way to proceed, so we don’t have to pay again for the work that has already been completed in preparation for this project.

This designer also completed another kiosk map which creates consistency and familiarity for visitors.

This would be only for the design of the signs, not the printing and shipping. We would complete a procurement process for that part of the project.