# Yellowknife Bids and Tenders #RFP #26-095

Geotechnical Investigation of Undeveloped Land Near Frame Lake

**Posted:** November 11, 2026
**Respond By:** December 01, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP #26-095
**NAICS:** 541330

The City of Yellowknife is seeking geotechnical services to assess undeveloped land near Frame Lake for potential future development.
- **Government buyer:** City of Yellowknife.
- **Requested service:** Geotechnical investigation of approximately 79 hectares of undeveloped Commissioner’s land northwest of Frame Lake.
- **Purpose:** Assess suitability for residential, commercial, or mixed-use development and identify geotechnical or hydrogeological constraints relevant to preliminary planning.
- **Fieldwork planning:** The selected firm must propose and justify the number, locations, and depths of boreholes and test pits needed to cover the study area.
- **OEMs and vendors:** None named; no equipment or product line items are specified.

### Description

The City of Yellowknife is seeking qualified firms to conduct a geotechnical investigation on approximately 79 hectares of undeveloped Commissioner’s land northwest of Frame Lake. The study will assess the land’s suitability for future residential, commercial, or mixed-use development and identify geotechnical or hydrogeological constraints. Proponents must propose and justify the number, location, and depth of boreholes and test pits needed to support preliminary planning across the study area. Submissions are online only and are due December 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.

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