Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #NOI 1220-2026-4257
Direct Award: Engineering Consulting for Matsqui Dike Sinkhole Remediation Phase 2
Posted
July 22, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
NOI 1220-2026-4257
NAICS
541330, 237990
This opportunity involves the City of Abbotsford's intent to directly award a contract for specialized engineering consulting services related to flood risk mitigation: - Government Buyer: - City of Abbotsford - OEMs and Vendors: - Onsite Engineering Ltd. (sole vendor and service provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Engineering consulting services for Phase 2 of the Matsqui Dike Sinkhole Remediation project - Full-time monitoring of remediation activities - Extended construction support, including: - Installation of new dewatering wells - Bypass pumping operations - Shotcrete infill application - Concrete capping of sheet piles - Additional design work for new wells and structural elements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Direct award justified by urgency, proprietary knowledge, and complexity of the project - Services are a continuation of previous work performed by the same vendor - Contract value not to exceed $1.0 million CAD (exclusive of taxes) - Focus on expedited flood risk mitigation for critical infrastructure
Description
The City of Abbotsford intends to directly award a contract to Onsite Engineering Ltd. for phase 2 of the Matsqui Dike Sinkhole Remediation project. This phase includes full-time monitoring, extended construction due to additional efforts such as new dewatering well installation, bypass pumping, shotcrete infill, and concrete capping of sheet piles. The work continues previous services and involves further design efforts for new wells and structural elements. The contract value is expected not to exceed $1.0 million CAD, exclusive of taxes.