British Columbia BCBid #NOI 1220-2026-4200

Direct Award for Professional Engineering Services for Flood Risk Mitigation Program

The City of Abbotsford is planning a direct award for professional engineering services to support its Flood Risk Mitigation Program. - Government Buyer: - City of Abbotsford - OEMs and Vendors: - Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. (KWL) is the referenced vendor, noted for prior involvement and proprietary work products - Products/Services Requested: - Professional engineering services for flood risk mitigation and ecosystem restoration - Scope includes: - Attending consultation meetings - Presenting best practices - Refining the flood mitigation program - Completing studies - Providing technical support during consultations - Addressing data gaps in conceptual flood mitigation and ecosystem restoration plans - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Direct award justified by urgency, need for continuity, and KWL's proprietary work (including the 2018 Drainage Master Plan and 2020 Nooksack River Overflow Flood Mitigation Plan) - No specific products or part numbers; procurement is for professional services only - Contract value not to exceed $3.4 million CAD

Description

The City of Abbotsford is contemplating a direct award contract to Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. for flood risk mitigation services related to the Sumas Prairie Flood Risk Mitigation Program. The scope includes attending consultation meetings, refining flood mitigation plans, and providing technical support. This work continues previous services following flood events in 2021 and 2025, with ongoing consultation with First Nations. The contract value is expected not to exceed $3.4 million CAD plus applicable taxes, and objections must be submitted by June 18, 2026.

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