Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #SOR 25-2024-S01
City of Calgary RFP for Downtown East Siphon Upgrades Project
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
SOR 25-2024-S01
NAICS
541330, 237110, 237990
This opportunity involves the City of Calgary seeking proposals from pre-qualified engineering consultants for the Downtown East Siphon Upgrades project, a critical infrastructure initiative addressing a major wastewater siphon crossing the Elbow River. - Government Buyer: - City of Calgary - Infrastructure Services - Eligible Vendors: - AECOM Canada ULC - Associated Engineering Alberta Ltd. - CH2M Hill Canada Limited - Englobe Corp. - Stantec Consulting Ltd. - Scope of Work: - Professional engineering and consulting services - Five phases: conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design and construction procurement documents, contract administration and field services, post-construction services and project closeout - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or part numbers; focus is on engineering and consulting services - Unique Requirements: - Competition limited to consultants listed in Schedule A to the Master Agreement - City approval required at each project phase - Submissions must be made via SAP Ariba - Compliance with City standards is mandatory - Notable Details: - The siphon is a 1,200 mm steel pipe installed in 1981 with no redundancy, making upgrades high priority - Project covers all phases from design through post-construction services
Description
The City of Calgary is soliciting proposals for the Downtown East Siphon Upgrades project, which involves the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases, contract administration, and post-construction services for a critical wastewater siphon nearing the end of its service life. The siphon is a 1,200 mm steel structure installed in 1981, crossing the Elbow River, and is considered a high-risk infrastructure asset. The procurement is limited to specific listed consultants and requires City approval at each project phase. The project timeline spans from October 2026 to July 2027, with submissions via the SAP Ariba website.