Question 1

What is "Stage 2 - Highway 16 Eastbound Passing Lane KM 9.5 - 12, Jasper National Park"?

Accepted Answer

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **What is being procured/granted?**  
  Parks Canada Agency requires a Contractor for the construction of a passing lane on Highway 16 for eastbound traffic.
  
- **Project scope and objectives:**  
  The project involves constructing an approximately 2.5 km long passing lane, including the construction of the embankment and pavement structure, removal of existing asphalt, disposal and installation of a new corrugated steel pipe (CSP), installation of riprap, placement of topsoil and hydraulic seeding, pavement lines, markings, regulatory signs, and supplying all aggregate and asphalt material from outside of Jasper National Park.
  
- **Contract type and estimated value:**  
  Contract type is not explicitly mentioned, and estimated value is not specified.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing organization:**  
  Parks Canada Agency (PC)
  
- **Contact details:**  
  Alison Guilford (alison.guilford@pc.gc.ca)
  
- **Important dates:**  
  - **Posted:** December 15, 2025  
  - **Due:** January 15, 2026  
  - **Performance period:** Not specified

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required certifications/registrations:**  
  Specific certifications or registrations are not mentioned.
  
- **Mandatory qualifications:**  
  Only qualified suppliers have been invited to bid, indicating prior qualifications are essential.
  
- **Set-aside requirements:**  
  No mention of set-aside requirements (e.g., small business, veteran-owned).
  
- **Geographic restrictions or location requirements:**  
  Work must be conducted approximately 9.5 km west of the Highway 16 park gate in Jasper National Park, Alberta.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key technical capabilities needed:**  
  Experience in roadway construction, specifically involving embankments, pavements, drainage installations, and environmental practices for seeding and erosion control.
  
- **Specific technologies, methodologies, or approaches required:**  
  Proven methodologies for safety, environmental compliance, and timely completion in sensitive natural park settings.
  
- **Deliverables and performance standards:**  
  High-quality construction of specified structures according to provided designs with adherence to timelines.
  
- **Evaluation criteria:**  
  Not specified, but must align with Parks Canada standards.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have certifications or experience:**  
  Experience working in national parks or similar projects; familiarity with environmental regulations specific to Canada's parks.
  
- **Preferred qualifications:**  
  Experience in similar sized projects and positive past performance in collaboration with governmental agencies.
  
- **Additional evaluation factors that give competitive advantage:**  
  Ability to demonstrate innovative methods for environmental preservation during construction.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **How proposals will be evaluated:**  
  Evaluation based on qualifications and financial bidding; specific criteria are not detailed.
  
- **Weighting of different criteria:**  
  Not mentioned.

- **Past performance requirements:**  
  Not specified but likely to be influential given the sensitive project environment.

This structured summary emphasizes crucial aspects of the opportunity and helps identify companies suited for collaboration in the project.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 15, 2026 (Overdue).

Stage 2 - Highway 16 Eastbound Passing Lane KM 9.5 - 12, Jasper National Park

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