Opportunity
Merx #AB-2026-02470
Dam Safety Engineering Services for Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation
March 25, 2026
April 14, 2026
AB-2026-02470
541330
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI), the largest dam owner in Alberta, is seeking engineering consultants for Dam Safety Engineering Services to ensure regulatory compliance and industry best practices for its extensive dam infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI) - Scope of Services: - Dam Safety Reviews (DSR) - Dam Safety Risk Assessments (RA) using PFMEA methodology - Dam Breach Inundation Studies (DBIS) - Annual Performance Reviews (APR) - Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) updates - Deformation Surveys - Dams and Projects: - Work covers multiple dams, including Dickson Dam, Bullshead Dam, Elkwater Dam, Vermillion Dam, Women's Coulee, Beauvais Lake, Jensen Dam, Springbank Off-stream Reservoir (SR1), Keho Dam, and Milk River Ridge - Specific projects for the 2026-27 fiscal year are identified - Multi-year General Engineering Services Support may also be contracted - Notable Requirements: - Services must meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices - AGI's dam inventory exceeds $12 billion in value - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the notice
Description
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI) intends to contract Dam Safety Engineering Services to engineering consultants for periodic dam safety assessments and evaluations to meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The scope includes various projects such as Dam Safety Reviews, Risk Assessments, Dam Breach Inundation Studies, Annual Performance Reviews, and other related services for multiple dams in Alberta. The goal is to identify potential safety deficiencies, operational issues, and non-compliances to manage and mitigate risks associated with the province's dam infrastructure. Potential projects for the 2026-27 fiscal year are listed, including work on Dickson Dam, Bullshead Dam, and others, with possible multi-year general engineering support contracts.