Rocky View County - Request for Qualification - RFPQ# 26-006 Cochrane Lake Improvement Final

Rocky View County is soliciting qualified proponents through RFPQ# 26-006 to advance the Cochrane Lake Improvement Project, a critical infrastructure initiative designed to resolve longstanding environmental and public safety challenges at the provincially owned Cochrane Lake. Located north of the Town of Cochrane, the lake functions as a natural wetland and stormwater catchment for over 1,400 hectares of surrounding land but suffers from poor circulation, fluctuating water levels, and recurring water quality issues, including odours and past health advisories. The project aims to enhance resilience to climate variability by introducing a new raw water inlet to draw fresh water from the Bow River under an existing licence, upgrading the existing discharge pump station to increase outflow to Horse Creek, and implementing controlled management of the lake’s normal water level to expand storage capacity and reduce flooding risks. A key component includes construction of a paved multi-use pathway encircling the lake to serve as both a recreational amenity and a defined boundary for future high-water events. These improvements build upon earlier measures taken in 2016 and 2022, which introduced and enhanced pumping capacity to remove nutrient-rich water. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to support existing and future development in the area while restoring ecological function and public confidence in the lake’s safety and usability. The solicitation, issued under the reference number AB-2026-04221 and classified under NAICS code 237990, was posted on June 9, 2026, with responses due by June 29, 2026. The procurement is managed by Rocky View County, with Indra Ghosh listed as the primary point of contact for inquiries via publicbids@rockyview.ca. Although the solicitation is indexed under the Government of Canada’s Canada Buys platform, the contracting authority is Rocky View County, and the work will be performed entirely within Alberta. This request for qualifications is the first phase in a multi-stage process aimed at selecting a qualified team to deliver the full scope of infrastructure upgrades, with the ultimate goal of creating a sustainable, resilient, and publicly accessible waterbody that meets the needs of both the environment and the growing community.