Forestry and Parks - Request for Proposal - Engineering Consultant Services - Ski Resort Snowmaking System Assessment (Hidden Valley Ski Resort, Cypress Hills Provincial Park)

Hidden Valley Ski Resort (HVSR), located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park near Elkwater, Alberta, has been operating since 1967 and features a range of ski lifts including a fixed grip quadruple chairlift, T-bar, handle tow, and moving carpet conveyor, serving twelve trails over a vertical drop of 170 meters. With a snowmaking system covering 95% of the skiable terrain, the resort has a total skier capacity of 2,890 per hour. However, due to aging infrastructure, there is a need to conduct a comprehensive functional assessment of the snowmaking system as part of a new Facility Master Plan that will guide the long-term development vision for HVSR. The assessment excludes the base area facilities, which will be reviewed separately. The Government of Canada, through its Forestry and Parks agency, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified engineering consultants to perform the infrastructure assessment as defined by the project plan. The RFP highlights that proponents must demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications to deliver a thorough evaluation of the snowmaking system to inform future decisions regarding resort upgrades. The proposal deadline is January 30, 2026, and inquiries are to be directed to the Contracting Authority, Jack Shipton. This initiative aims to ensure the ski resort’s infrastructure is evaluated to support sustainable operations and strategic development over the coming decades.