Kelowna, B.C., which hosts the largest RCMP detachment in Canada, is exploring the possibility of ditching the national police force.

The city has issued a request for bids, seeking a company to conduct a review of its current policing model and compare it to a municipal police force.

The review will recommend the "optimal model" for Kelowna based on factors including value for service and capacity to meet future demands, the city said in procurement documents.

It follows a March report from the f…