24TDRPAR8058 - Environmental Consultant Services for Strathcona Science Provincial Park - Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment

Over the years, Alberta Parks operations staff have observed issues that align with the findings of Phase 1 ESA which have the potential to affect public use of the park and may pose liability for the Province. Alberta Parks operations staff have identified the following specific concerns:
.1 Erosion has been observed on the south end of the park where a former landfill existed. There are concerns that erosion son the land may reveal potentially harmful contaminants.
.2 There is evidence that drums of industrial waste were illegally dumped at the site. However, the contents of the drums are unknown and the potential for their presence to impact park operations is also unknown.
.3 There are numerous abandoned underground mine shafts/bunkers from historic mining operations and there are concerns that a walking path could cave into an underground void.
.4 An unknown, black, tar-like substance has been observed seeping out of the ground in various locations. The source of the seep is uncertain and there are concerns that this substance may pose a risk to park users.

The overall goals for Alberta Parks are to identify the risks and liabilities to the Province by maintaining operations of the site in regards to the specific concerns above, establish remediation options based on investigation and analysis, and prepare recommendations for remediation and opinion of
probable costs. Sampling must be adequate to determine the presence/absence, magnitude, extent and remediation options for contaminants that may affect operations of the site and/or pose an unacceptable risk to the public.

The purpose of this RFP is to invite Proposals from suitably qualified Proponents who demonstrate sufficient experience and qualification to complete a Phase 2 ESA. A detailed description of the consultant scope and deliverables is provided in Schedule “A”.