Consulting Services - DNV Culvert Assessment Program

The District of North Vancouver is seeking Proposals from qualified engineering consulting firms with expertise in civil and hydrotechnical engineering, as well as culvert asset management, to establish a Standing Offer Agreement for an initial three-year term with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The contract involves providing professional services for culvert inspection and technical assessment, including detailed condition inspections using CCTV methods, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to determine design flows and crossing capacities, and identifying appropriate rehabilitation methodologies. The successful firm will also address key design and construction considerations such as utility conflicts, right-of-way constraints, environmental approvals, potential realignments, and impacts from debris flows or flooding. Additionally, they will develop and apply a culvert replacement costing methodology, factoring in all technical assessments and considerations. Proposals must be submitted by April 9, 2026, in response to solicitation BCRFP-027-26. The agreement falls under the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA) and is managed by the District of North Vancouver within the Government of Canada framework. The contract emphasizes a comprehensive approach to culvert asset management to support ongoing infrastructure maintenance and replacement planning. Interested firms are encouraged to contact the District’s Contracting Authority via purchasing@dnv.org for further information and submission guidelines.