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Stage 2 - Red Deer River Bridge Rehabilitation, Banff National Park
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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
Parks Canada Agency (PC) is seeking a contractor to perform rehabilitation work on a steel truss pedestrian bridge located in the backcountry of Banff National Park, specifically along the Cascade Valley Trail. The project involves significant structural repairs, including the replacement and repair of concrete abutments, elastomeric bearings, structural steel bearing assemblies, timber components, and the installation of steel mesh railings. The bridge spans a deep canyon over the Red Deer River, necessitating careful logistical planning due to its remote location, where access is limited to pedestrian and equestrian means. All work must be completed by August 28, 2026.
ISSUING ORGANIZATION
- Organization: Parks Canada Agency (PC)
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Contact: Alison Guilford ([email protected])
KEY DATES
- Posted Date: March 5, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: April 1, 2026
- Performance Period: All rehabilitation work must be completed by August 28, 2026.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Experience: Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in bridge construction and repair.
- Logistical Planning: Ability to manage transportation of materials and equipment to a remote site using existing trails or helicopter support.
- Environmental Considerations: Must comply with regulations for working in a sensitive national park environment.
- Qualifications: Only qualified suppliers from the first stage of the solicitation process are invited to bid.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Skills Required: Expertise in concrete work, bridge construction, and repair services.
- Tools/Standards: Familiarity with structural engineering standards and practices related to bridge rehabilitation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certifications: Preferred certifications in relevant construction and safety standards.
- Experience: Additional experience in remote site construction or similar projects may provide a competitive advantage.
- Partnerships: Opportunities for subcontracting may enhance capabilities and resource availability.
This summary provides a comprehensive overview for potential bidders to assess their fit for the Red Deer River Bridge Rehabilitation project, highlighting essential requirements and evaluation criteria.
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REQUIREMENT Parks Canada Agency requires the services of a Contractor to complete rehabilitation work on an existing steel truss pedestrian bridge located in the backcountry of Banff National Park, along the Cascade Valley Trail. The bridge spans a deep canyon over the Red Deer River and is situated in a remote environment with significant access and logistical constraints. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, replacement and repair of concrete abutments, elastomeric bearing replacement, bridge jacking and shoring, replacement of structural steel bearing assemblies, installation of steel mesh railing systems, and replacement of timber bridge components, including spans, deck, and rail elements. Access to the site is restricted to pedestrian and equestrian means, with no vehicular access and very limited on-site staging or laydown areas. All construction activities, materials, and equipment must be transported to and from the site using existing trail networks and/or helicopter-supported access, requiring careful planning and coordination to safely and efficiently execute the work within a sensitive national park environment. All related bridge rehabilitation work (including site clean-up and demobilization) must be completed prior to August 28, 2026. TWO STAGE SELECTION PROCESS This posting is the Stage Two of a two-stage solicitation process: the first stage was to evaluate the qualifications of all interested suppliers. The second stage (Stage Two) is to invite the qualified suppliers to provide further qualifications and a financial bid on the project based on the specifications and drawings. Only qualified suppliers have been invited to bid. Potential and interested sub-contractors are invited to add their company’s name under the section “Partner with another business”.
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
closed
Procurement Method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Procurement Category
Construction
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Regions of Opportunity
Canada
Regions of Delivery
Banff
Reference Number
cb-543-37201212
Amendment Number
001
Contracting Entity
Parks Canada Agency (PC)
Contact Name
Alison Guilford
Contact Email
Contact Phone
+12043907234
Contact Country
Canada
Organization City
Winnipeg
Organization Province / State
Manitoba
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
April 2, 2026
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