22TDRRSD863 - Oldman Basin Field Engineering Services

The intent of this project is to provide engineering and technical services to support the infrastructure and operations of Water Infrastructure and Operations Branch (WIOB) - Southern Operations (SO).

WIOB relies on the advice and technical services provided by subject matter experts for design proposals of civil engineering projects. This contract seeks to have in place a consultant which can fill the roles required for assessment, design and consultation for various projects.

WIOB is responsible for the operation and maintenance of provincially owned water management infrastructure. This water management infrastructure provides a secure water supply for irrigation districts, industrial and commercial users, municipalities and individuals.

The water management infrastructure operated and maintained by WIOB includes: river diversion structures, dams, reservoirs, and canal systems for water storage conveyance, and supply to downstream end users.

These infrastructure systems contain flow control components including: gates, weirs, spillways, check structures, diversions, as well as numerous associated mechanical and electrical components. This infrastructure is supported by seepage collection, active monitoring and instrumentation networks integral to the systems.

WIOB infrastructure was constructed as early as the 1920’s, with major capital additions in the 1950s and 1960s, as well as the 1980’s. Some infrastructure components are new, some have had significant upgrades in recent years, and some have remained relatively unchanged for a longer period of time.

WIOB infrastructure relevant to this RFP forms part of the following systems and project areas:

• Waterton-St. Mary Headworks System
• Oldman River Dam Project
• Lethbridge Northern Headworks System
• Mountain View Leavitt Aetna System
• Cypress Hills Area Projects
• Willow Creek Area Projects