The Bid Depository is a system for the reception of sealed bids from Trade Contractors to enable those receiving the bids to obtain firm quotations in writing and adequate time to compile their tenders completely and accurately. This fair and equitable process is in the best interests of Owners, Tender Calling Authorities and General and Trade Contractors.

Flowing from this stated purpose is the requirement that General Contractors enter into contract with selected Bidders whose bids have been properly deposited and which will be used for sub-contract purposes. Following the submission of General Contractor tenders, substitution or replacement of such selected Bidders is subject to specific approval of the Tender Calling Authority and/or Owner, based upon valid reason or circumstances which were not reasonable evident or assessable prior to the close of General Contractor tenders.

Bid Depository Rules of Procedure
Down load or view the Rules of Procedure and view a list of the most recent Rule amendments.

Bid Depository Authorized Sureties
List of companies authorized to issue surety in the province of British Columbia for Bid Depository.

Electronic Bid Depository
Download an electronic version of Appendixes C, D and F and other helpful forms for Bid Depository use.

Bid Depository - Start to Finish
A summary of the Bid Depository process starting from specifying it the Project Documents through to after the closing of General Contractor's Tender.

Bid Depository Reference Guide
A guideline for the preparation of Tender Documents for those wishing to specify Bid Depository, including some recommended language. Also some information on the value of Bid Depository for those who are contemplating specifying Bid Depository and some frequently asked questions from tendering authorities.

Sample 'Invitation To Tender'
A sample format for an Invitation To Tender with recommended language for specifying the requirements of Bid Depository - specifying the what, where and when for closing of Bid Depository.

Contractor's Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ's from Contractors who are new users of the Bid Depository system.

Complaint Rulings
Contractors can use these samples of Complaint Rulings to help avoid the possibility of a Complaint.

Sample Bid Forms (Appendix C, BCCA No. 202)
Three different samples of how Trade Contractors using Bid Depository might fill out the required Bid Form.

Sample Form 1
Sample Form 2(includes instructions on how to amend Separate/Alternate prices)
Sample Form 3

Bid Depository Administrator Email: perks@bccassn.com