5P468-26-0011/A Stage 2 - Johnston Canyon Rock Slope Remediation, Banff National Park

Parks Canada Agency is soliciting bids for Stage One of a two-stage process to remediate rock slopes along the Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff National Park, Alberta, as part of its ongoing rockfall hazard management program. This stage is a non-priced qualification phase designed to assess bidders’ experience, capabilities, and suitability to perform work in a remote, access-constrained environment where all materials and equipment must be transported via pedestrian trails, small ATVs, or helicopter support. Applicants must demonstrate prime contractor experience on at least one prior rock slope remediation project valued at $300,000 or more, provide two client references, and prove their capacity to operate under demanding logistical conditions. Attendance at a mandatory site visit is required for bid eligibility, and participants must adhere to strict safety protocols, including wearing approved personal protective equipment. Only bids submitted via email to soumissionsami-bidsrpc@pc.gc.ca or via fax to 1-855-983-1808 are accepted; no in-person, courier, or SAP ARIBA submissions will be considered, and email attachments must not exceed 15 megabytes in total size, with multi-email submissions required when necessary and clearly labeled. Bidders must also meet stringent insurance and bonding requirements, including submission of a bid bond in Form PWGSC-TPSGC 504, a performance bond in Form PWGSC-TPSGC 505, and a labour and material payment bond in Form PWGSC-TPSGC 506, all issued by insurers approved under Treasury Board Appendix L. All proposed work must comply with the National Park Act and applicable Canadian occupational health and safety regulations. Successful bidders in Stage One will be notified of their qualification status and invited to submit a two-envelope technical and financial bid in Stage Two, where the award will be based on best value through a trade-off analysis of technical merit and price, not simply the lowest bid. The final contract is expected to be executed with a selected bidder by March 31, 2028, with work to be performed entirely in Banff National Park under the jurisdiction of federal laws and regulations. The contract value is estimated between $500,001 and $1,000,000, excluding taxes, and includes mandatory security clearances for all personnel, direct deposit for payment (no cheques issued), adherence to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions, and full compliance with supplementary conditions regarding