Opportunity
CanadaBuys #AB-2026-03232
Expert Technical Advisory Services for Springbank Dam (SR1) Operations, Maintenance, and Surveillance
Posted
April 23, 2026
Respond By
May 04, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-03232
NAICS
541620
The Government of Alberta's Agriculture and Irrigation department is seeking expert technical advisory services for the operations, maintenance, and surveillance of the Springbank Dam (SR1), a major dry flood mitigation facility near Calgary. - Government Buyer: - Government of Alberta, Agriculture and Irrigation department - Products/Services Requested: - Expert technical advisory services for: - Operations, maintenance, and surveillance of Springbank Dam (SR1) - Development of emergency preparedness, response, and operational plans - Ensuring regulatory compliance for flood mitigation infrastructure - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Requires experience with large-scale flood-control infrastructure (civil, mechanical, electrical, control systems, instrumentation) - Emphasis on regulatory compliance and emergency planning - Open and competitive procurement; no trade agreements apply - Period of Performance: - 10-month contract period - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Deerfoot Square Building, Calgary (place of performance) - 7000 - 113 Street, Edmonton (contracting office)
Description
This solicitation is for expert technical advisory services for the operations, maintenance, and surveillance of the Springbank Dam (SR1), a dry flood mitigation facility designed to reduce flood impacts along the Elbow River in Calgary. The dam is a large-scale infrastructure project involving civil works, mechanical, electrical, control systems, and instrumentation. The contract requires ongoing maintenance and operation in compliance with manuals, regulations, and best practices to ensure flood-management readiness. The services include developing emergency preparedness, response, and operational plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance for this critical public safety infrastructure.