District of Squamish Bidsandtenders #R26-68

Archaeological Consulting Services for Pemberton-Laurelwood Bridge Project

The District of Squamish is seeking professional archaeological consulting services for the Pemberton-Laurelwood Bridge Project, which will create a multi-modal bridge across the Mamquam Blind Channel. - Government buyer: - District of Squamish - Project scope: - Construction of a bridge providing a second entrance to Downtown Squamish from Highway 99 - Ground disturbance within the traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) - Services requested: - Archaeological Impact Assessments (AIAs) under the Heritage Conservation Act - Use of District-wide GIS-based Archaeological Overview Assessment (AOA) data - Requirements: - Compliance with First Nations policies and protocols - Adherence to provincial legislation and BC Archaeology Branch guidelines - Professional consulting services; no specific OEMs or vendors named - Notable details: - Services must be informed by ongoing GIS-based AOA - Must meet Heritage Conservation Act and provincial standards - No products or equipment are being procured; focus is on consulting services

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 to provide a second entrance to Downtown Squamish from Highway 99. 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 Geographic Information System based Archaeological Overview Assessment. The services must comply with First Nations policies, provincial legislation, and guidelines from the BC Archaeology Branch and the Heritage Conservation Act.

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