After receiving numerous requests from Peachland residents seeking to better understand the Public-Private Partnership (P3) mechanism, the procurement framework, and how this process was applied, I compiled the following research. This material examines not only what decisions were made, but when they were made, under which procedural authorities, and how transparently the public was informed at each stage.
The research below is based entirely on publicly available documents, council agendas, staff reports, and meeting records. Its purpose is to provide a clear, chronological reference so citizens can independently assess the scope, timing, and transparency of the public process surrounding the Peachland Fire Hall proposal.
~ Nick Walsh - Peachland Resident - 2026
RFQUALs, Fire Halls, and the Quiet Line Between Law and Politics
Public Accountability Questions Council Should Answer on the Fire Hall RFQUAL
RFQUAL-Style Procurement Tools Broader Analysis
The RFQUAL Road to Announcement