Opportunity
CanadaBuys #AB-2026-03703
Alberta Solicits Dam Safety Review and Risk Analysis Services for Vermilion Dam
Posted
May 11, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-03703
NAICS
541330
This opportunity seeks professional engineering services for a comprehensive Dam Safety Review and Risk Analysis of the Vermilion Dam in Alberta: - Government Buyer: - Agency: Government of Alberta, Agriculture and Irrigation - Offices: Agriculture and Irrigation Headquarters (7000 - 113 Street, Edmonton) and Oxbridge Place (8th Floor, 9820 106 Street NW, Edmonton) - Scope of Work: - Dam Safety Review (DSR) and Risk Analysis for Vermilion Dam and associated structures - Assessment includes identification of deficiencies, non-conformances, and operations, maintenance, and surveillance (OMS) issues - Recommendations for remediation and risk mitigation - Compliance Requirements: - Must adhere to Part 6 of Water (Ministerial) Regulation (205/1998), Alberta Dam and Canal Safety Directive (ADCSD, 2018), Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation’s Dam Safety Management Plan, and Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Guidelines and Technical Bulletins - Contract Details: - Duration: Nine months - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified engineering and dam safety service providers - Place of Performance: - Alberta, Canada - Contracting offices in Edmonton - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on regulatory compliance and technical expertise in dam safety and risk analysis - No product procurement; focus is on specialized professional services
Description
This solicitation is for a Dam Safety Review (DSR) of the Vermilion Dam and its appurtenant structures. The work includes assessing and evaluating dam safety, identifying deficiencies, non-conformances, and operations, maintenance, and surveillance issues. The review will provide recommendations for remediation and risk mitigation/management. The DSR must comply with specified regulations and best practices including the Alberta Dam and Canal Safety Directive and Canadian Dam Association guidelines. The contract duration is 9 months starting from June 22, 2026.