# CanadaBuys #AB-2026-06543

Condition Assessment and Hydraulic Study for Vermilion River Canal

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** AB-2026-06543
**NAICS:** 541620, 541330

This opportunity from the Government of Alberta's Agriculture and Irrigation agency seeks professional services for a condition assessment and hydraulic study of the Vermilion River canal (Ben’s Lake Diversion Structure to Lake Six outlet).
- Government Buyer:
  - Government of Alberta, Agriculture and Irrigation agency
- Scope of Work:
  - Visual condition assessment of constructed and natural canal sections
  - Evaluation of vegetation and sediment impacts on canal flow
  - Hydraulic analysis to determine flow capacity and constrictions
  - Recommendations for remediation measures
- Unique Requirements:
  - Focus on identifying constrictions caused by dense aquatic and emergent vegetation, especially cattails
  - Assessment must address both constructed and natural canal segments
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; opportunity is for professional services only
- Products/Services Requested:
  - No products requested
  - Professional environmental and hydraulic assessment services
- Contract Duration:
  - Five months from project start date
- Trade Agreements:
  - No trade agreements apply to this solicitation

### Description

This solicitation is a request for proposal to conduct a visual condition assessment and hydraulic evaluation of the Vermilion River reach from Ben’s Lake Diversion Structure to downstream of Lake Six outlet. The scope includes assessing both constructed and natural sections of the canal, evaluating vegetation and sediment impacts, performing hydraulic analysis, and recommending remediation measures. The project aims to identify constrictions caused by dense aquatic and emergent vegetation and evaluate their impact on flow capacity. The contract duration is 5 months starting from October 20, 2026.

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