Opportunity
Saskatchewan Tenders #2026-27-0166
Consultant Services for Foam Lake Flood Mapping Study (WSA, Saskatchewan)
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
October 16, 2026
Identifier
2026-27-0166
NAICS
541620
The Water Security Agency (WSA) of Saskatchewan is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive flood mapping study for the Town of Foam Lake, focusing on Milligan Creek and its tributaries. - Government Buyer: - Water Security Agency (WSA), a Treasury Board Crown corporation in Saskatchewan - Project managed by Economic Development office - Scope of Services: - Collection of field survey data for Milligan Creek and two tributaries - Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for multiple flood event frequencies (1:10 to 1:500-year) - Climate change assessment to inform flood risk - Preparation of regulatory-quality flood hazard and inundation maps - Development of digital elevation models and technical reports - Delivery of all supporting digital data and finalized, signed engineering deliverables - Monthly progress reports and project meetings - Notable Requirements: - All deliverables must comply with Saskatchewan Flood Mapping Standards and Guidelines - Use of HEC-RAS or equivalent hydraulic modeling software - Compliance with Canadian National Hydrometric standards - Final deliverables must be signed and stamped by a licensed professional engineer - Coordination with WSA for site visits, data collection, and stakeholder engagement - Addressing data gaps and validating provided information - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a service-based opportunity - The project is funded under the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP), a federal-provincial initiative - Study area may expand to include additional watercourses if justified - Evaluation based on technical qualifications and pricing - Contract period includes milestones from site visits and data collection to final report delivery, with completion expected by mid-2027
Description
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is seeking a consultant to conduct a study advancing the Saskatchewan Flood Mapping Program. The project involves collecting all necessary field survey data and performing technical analyses to create regulatory quality flood hazard maps for the Town of Foam Lake, located along Milligan Creek. The study includes hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, climate change assessment, flood map preparation, and detailed reporting. The work will support land use planning, public safety, and emergency management, with deliverables including digital data and signed reports by a licensed professional engineer.