Agriculture and Irrigation - Request for Proposal - Vermilion Dam - Dam Safety Review and Risk Analysis

The contract seeks a comprehensive Dam Safety Review for the Vermilion Dam and its associated structures, focusing on the identification and evaluation of safety deficiencies, operational shortcomings, and issues related to operations, maintenance, and surveillance. The assessment must align with Alberta’s regulatory framework, including Part 6 of the Water Ministerial Regulation, the Alberta Dam and Canal Safety Directive from December 2018, and the Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Dam Safety Management Plan from October 2024, while also incorporating industry best practices endorsed by the Canadian Dam Association. The review is expected to deliver actionable recommendations for remediation and risk mitigation to ensure the dam’s long-term structural integrity and public safety. Solicited under the reference AB-2026-03703, the project is issued by the Government of Canada through Agriculture and Irrigation with a response deadline of June 1, 2026. The solicitation is open to qualified proponents with expertise in dam safety engineering and risk analysis, and all submissions must adhere to the detailed Scope of Work outlined in the Terms of Reference. The point of contact for inquiries is Lewis Cheung, the Contracting Authority, reachable via email at dam.safety@gov.ab.ca. The work is to be performed in Alberta and falls under the NAICS code 541380, indicating engineering services for specialized technical assessments.