City approves purchase of $200K+ HVAC system for North Peace Arena

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The city has approved the purchase of a heating and ventilation system upgrade for the North Peace Arena basement. 

At the May 25th Fort St. John city council meeting, the council approved the purchase of the upgrade for $254,444, plus applicable taxes, which falls within the 2026 Council-approved capital budget. 

In the report, city staff proposed four Daikin Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) be purchased to ensure the functionality of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the arena and reduce safety risks. 

This comes after the city issued a bid request on May 15th for HVAC improvements at the North Peace Arena, including the installation of four ERV units, ducting, floor/wall penetrations, associated restoration, and the removal and disposal of the existing HVAC system. 

According to the document, the invitation to bid for the project closes on May 28th. 

The four ERVs will be procured through the Canoe Group Purchasing Organization, which is a group purchasing organization.  

In the report, city staff said the existing equipment is more than 25 years old, and it is experiencing increasing maintenance requirements. 

It added that, to avoid further delays, owner-supplied equipment is required to help ensure the project meets operational requirements in the fall, in advance of scheduled ice-rink use. The equipment’s specifications were developed to ensure operational suitability and overall value. 

To read the full report, see below.