Stage 2 - Red Deer River Bridge Rehabilitation, Banff National Park

REQUIREMENT

Parks Canada Agency requires the services of a Contractor to complete rehabilitation work on an existing steel truss pedestrian bridge located in the backcountry of Banff National Park, along the Cascade Valley Trail. The bridge spans a deep canyon over the Red Deer River and is situated in a remote environment with significant access and logistical constraints.

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, replacement and repair of concrete abutments, elastomeric bearing replacement, bridge jacking and shoring, replacement of structural steel bearing assemblies, installation of steel mesh railing systems, and replacement of timber bridge components, including spans, deck, and rail elements.

Access to the site is restricted to pedestrian and equestrian means, with no vehicular access and very limited on-site staging or laydown areas. All construction activities, materials, and equipment must be transported to and from the site using existing trail networks and/or helicopter-supported access, requiring careful planning and coordination to safely and efficiently execute the work within a sensitive national park environment.

All related bridge rehabilitation work (including site clean-up and demobilization) must be completed prior to August 28, 2026.

TWO STAGE SELECTION PROCESS

This posting is the Stage Two of a two-stage solicitation process: the first stage was to evaluate the qualifications of all interested suppliers. The second stage (Stage Two) is to invite the qualified suppliers to provide further qualifications and a financial bid on the project based on the specifications and drawings.

Only qualified suppliers have been invited to bid.

Potential and interested sub-contractors are invited to add their company’s name under the section “Partner with another business”.

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

• None