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Direct Award: Engineering Services for Sumas Prairie Flood Risk Mitigation Program

This opportunity involves the City of Abbotsford's intent to directly award a contract for engineering services to support the Sumas Prairie Flood Risk Mitigation Program. - Government Buyer: - City of Abbotsford (acting as the contracting authority) - OEMs and Vendors: - Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. (sole vendor mentioned) - Products/Services Requested: - Professional engineering services for flood risk mitigation - Activities include: attending consultation meetings, presenting best practices, refining the mitigation program, completing technical studies, addressing data gaps, and responding to technical questions - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or part numbers referenced; only professional services are requested - Direct award justified by urgency, vendor's prior involvement, proprietary work products, and the complexity of the ongoing multi-year program - The contract value is up to $3.4 million CAD plus taxes - Services are a continuation of work following a major flood event, emphasizing public safety and continuity

Description

The City of Abbotsford intends to directly award a contract to Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. for engineering services to support the consultation process of the Sumas Prairie Flood Risk Mitigation Program. The work includes attending consultation meetings, presenting best practices, refining the flood risk mitigation program, completing studies, filling data gaps, and providing technical support. This contract continues previous services related to flood mitigation following the November 2021 extreme weather event and aims to ensure public safety and continuity of complex multi-year work. The total contract value is not to exceed $3.4 million CAD plus taxes.

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