Forestry and Parks - Request for Proposal - Engineering Consultant Services, Park Infrastructure Assessment - Elkwater Day Use Area, Cypress Hills Provincial Park

The Elkwater townsite is the main visitor hub for Cypress Hills Provincial Park. Accessible from Highway 41 south of Medicine Hat and situated along the shores of Elkwater Lake, the Elkwater Townsite features a small community mixed with cabins, campgrounds, retail services, and recreation amenities. The townsite serves as the Park’s recreational nucleus, offering access to hiking and biking trails, beaches, winter sports, and scenic viewpoints. The focal point within the townsite is the Day Use Area, which includes the Park Visitor Centre, the Marina, the Beachfront, and connections to trails and walkways along the Elkwater Lake shoreline. With recent investment in Cypress Hills Provincial Park (particularly within proximity to the Elkwater townsite), including pump station and marina refurbishment, a re-evaluation of the Elkwater Day Use Area has been identified as a means of coordinating development in the area. The Project Plan for the area establishes general objectives relative to the location identified within the site area. Following the processes outlined in this RFP; the successful Proponent will work with the Province to investigate and formalize opportunities identified in the Project Plan so as to implement and achieve the end result desired by the Province. The portions of the Project Plan to be implemented as part of the work of this project are outlined in detail in ‘2.0 Project Description’. The purpose of this RFP is to invite Proposals from suitably qualified Proponents who demonstrate sufficient experience and qualification to provide a comprehensive infrastructure assessment of sites as identified and supported by the Project Plan. The objectives of the project are to develop cost effective options and recommendations based on detailed condition assessments and operational needs, and to determine a prioritized approach for refurbishment and upgrades of infrastructure at the project site. Refer to the RFP document for additional information and complete scope of work.