CanadaBuys #BCRC27230-002

Archaeological Services for Kettle Valley Rail Trail Deactivation Works

The Province of British Columbia is seeking archaeological services to support infrastructure deactivation along a 67 km segment of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail, between Princeton and Brodie Siding Road (Larsen Hill, Coquihalla Hwy). - Government Buyer: - Province of British Columbia - Recreation Sites and Trails Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Archaeological services to support infrastructure deactivation works - Scope includes impact assessment and mitigation in compliance with the Heritage Conservation Act - Services required both before and during construction to minimize delays from archaeological discoveries - Work to be performed as-needed across multiple concurrent locations along the corridor - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contract value estimated to exceed $19 million - Option to renew for four additional 12-month terms, with pricing adjustments capped at the lower of CPI or 2% - Project involves complex overlapping Indigenous interests, multiple watersheds, terrain features, and infrastructure types - Heritage Investigation Permit (HIP 2024-0292) is available for use - Place of Performance: - Kettle Valley Rail Trail between Princeton and Brodie Siding Road (Larsen Hill, Coquihalla Hwy)

Description

The Province is seeking a qualified archaeological contractor to provide services supporting infrastructure deactivation works along a 67 km segment of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail between Princeton and Brodie Siding Road. The work area involves complex Indigenous interests, multiple watersheds, terrain features, and infrastructure types, with a deactivation program estimated over $19 million. Services are required before and during construction to comply with the Heritage Conservation Act and minimize delays from archaeological discoveries. The contract includes an option to renew for four additional 12-month terms, with pricing adjustments limited to the Canadian Consumer Price Index or 2%, whichever is lower.

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