Agriculture and Irrigation - Request for Proposal - Bullshead and Elkwater Dams - Dam Safety Review and Risk Analysis

The contract seeks a comprehensive Dam Safety Review for the Bullshead and Elkwater Dams, focusing on evaluating the structural integrity, operational practices, and maintenance routines of the dams and their associated structures. The review must identify safety deficiencies, non-conformances, and issues related to operations, maintenance, and surveillance, and provide actionable recommendations for remediation and risk mitigation. The assessment must adhere to established regulatory and industry standards, including Part 6 of the Water (Ministerial) Regulation, the Alberta Dam and Canal Safety Directive from December 2018, the Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Dam Safety Management Plan dated October 2024, and recognized best practices from the Canadian Dam Association. The solicitation, identified by number AB-2026-03697, was posted on May 19, 2026, with proposals due by June 1, 2026. The work is to be performed in Alberta under the oversight of the Government of Canada’s Agriculture and Irrigation division, with Lewis Cheung serving as the primary point of contact. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 541350, indicating it is for engineering services, and is open to qualified proponents seeking to provide expert technical analysis to ensure public safety and regulatory compliance for these critical infrastructure assets.