Oxbows Park and Queens Drive South Roadway Improvements Consulting

The City of Red Deer is seeking professional engineering consulting services for the Oxbows Park and Queens Drive South roadway improvements project, solicitation number 2026-096. The primary objective is to assess two existing gravel roadways—the Oxbows Off-Leash Dog Park access road and the Queens Drive South industrial park access—to determine the feasibility of upgrading them to a chipseal surface treatment. The scope of work encompasses preliminary engineering, including topographic surveys and field investigations, detailed design, procurement support, and provisional construction and post-construction services. The consultant will be responsible for evaluating site conditions such as heavy vehicle loading, drainage, geotechnical considerations, and lifecycle costs to recommend appropriate rehabilitation solutions. The contract is expected to span from October 2026 to December 2027. Proposals are evaluated through a multi-stage process involving a review of mandatory requirements, a scoring of rated criteria, and potentially an interview stage for the highest-ranking proponents. The award will be granted to the highest-ranking proponent based on a combination of technical expertise and pricing, with pricing submitted as an hourly fee to an upset limit. Key personnel, including a Project Manager, Design Engineer, Construction Inspector, and Geotechnical/Pavement Design Engineer, must be identified in the proposal. Proponents must also demonstrate compliance with safety standards, such as Certificate of Recognition (COR) or an equivalent, and maintain specific insurance coverage, including a minimum of $2,000,000 in automobile liability. All submissions must be completed online through the City of Red Deer's bidding system by the deadline of October 19, 2026, at 4:00:59 P.M. Alberta Time.