CanadaBuys #BC233487

Archaeological Consulting Services for Pemberton-Laurelwood Bridge Project

This opportunity is for archaeological consulting services related to the construction of the Pemberton-Laurelwood Bridge in Squamish, British Columbia. - Government buyer: - District of Squamish - Project scope: - Construction of a multi-modal bridge across the Mamquam Blind Channel - Ground disturbance within the traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) - Services requested: - Professional archaeological consulting - Archaeological Impact Assessments (AIAs) required under the Heritage Conservation Act - Use of District-wide GIS-based Archaeological Overview Assessment (AOA) data - Requirements: - Compliance with provincial legislation and BC Archaeology Branch guidelines - Adherence to First Nations policies and protocols for heritage management - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Estimated contract duration: 12 months

Description

The District of Squamish requires professional archaeological consulting services for the Pemberton-Laurelwood Bridge Project, which involves constructing a multi-modal bridge across the Mamquam Blind Channel. The project will involve ground disturbance within the traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and requires Archaeological Impact Assessments under the Heritage Conservation Act. The successful proponent will be provided with project-relevant information from a District-wide Archaeological Overview Assessment to inform the services. The work will be consistent with provincial legislation and First Nations policies and protocols for heritage management.

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