Capital Planning

The Technical Services Unit provides advisory services to member First Nations regarding Community and Capital Planning by:

  • Assisting in the development of Five Year Annual Minor Capital Plans.
  • Assisting in the preparation of preliminary cost estimates.
  • Assisting in preparation of project Terms of Reference.
  • Assisting in the review of technical proposals, designs, cost estimates and specification.
  • Advising and assisting in the tendering of construction projects.
  • Reviewing minor capital funding submissions.
  • Assisting in the completion of progress and completion certificates for minor capital projects.

In addition to the above, the Technical Services Unit can also serve as a project member for minor or major capital projects by:

  • Assisting in the development of required documentation for project submissions.
  • Identifying the availability of local resources, labour, materials, equipment and contractors/suppliers.
  • Monitoring projects by attending project meetings, reviewing plans and specifications and carrying out site inspections.
  • Assisting with the preparation of project status reports and completion certificates.