Lewis Park Dike Condition Assessment Risk Analysis and Options Analysis

The City of Courtenay is soliciting proposals for a qualified engineering consulting firm to conduct a failure mechanism and risk assessment for the Lewis Park Dike (Dike No. 29) in British Columbia. The primary objectives of this engagement are to determine likely failure mechanisms, assess associated risks, and identify immediate maintenance, monitoring, or stabilization measures. The scope is strictly limited to condition and risk assessment; it specifically excludes flood modeling, replacement concepts, detailed rehabilitation design, and geotechnical investigation programs intended for design. All reports must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in British Columbia, and the work must comply with the British Columbia Dike Maintenance Act, ISO 31000 principles, and the City's Nad83 Zone10 spatial reference system. The City has allocated a budget of 65,000 Canadian Dollars, excluding GST, for this project. Proposals are due by November 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time via the BC Bid electronic portal. Award decisions will be based on a point-rated system evaluating methodology, project team experience, firm experience, and sustainability, including Indigenous opportunities and social value. Selected consultants must maintain professional liability insurance of at least 5 million dollars per occurrence and 10 million dollars aggregate per year, and remain in good standing with WorkSafe BC. Payment will be made net 30 days following the submission of detailed monthly invoices.