This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Lacombe, Alberta. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Gravel extraction at the Abma Pit began in May 1979. In the early 2000s, ownership of the gravel pit was transferred from a private individual to Lacombe County. As part of the purchase agreement, Lacombe County agreed that upon reclamation of the pit, the site would be utilized for recreational purposes. Additionally, the responsibility for reclamation of the pit remained with the private individual, who by agreement, Abma Gravel Pit Conceptual Reclamation Design transferred the reclamation responsibility to a private contractor who is currently operating the gravel pit. To ensure that the gravel pit is reclaimed to a state which can support future recreational use, Lacombe County is seeking consulting services to develop a conceptual reclamation design for the pit which can be used to guide site reclamation activities. As previously discussed, the Abma Pit is to be reclaimed in a manner that will support recreational use. Additionally, reclamation is to be completed by the private operator currently extracting gravel from the pit. As Lacombe County will ultimately be responsible for the management of the site following reclamation. Lacombe County strives to work collaboratively with the current operator to develop a plan that is both economically feasible for the operator and positions Lacombe County to further develop the site for recreational purposes in the future. The successful proponent will be responsible for developing a reclamation conceptual design which is agreeable to both Lacombe County and the pit operator using the available materials on-site. The successful Proponent shall provide certified copies of Professional Liability Insurance- Errors and Omissions coverage in an amount not less than $5,000,000 on a 'per-occurrence' basis. The policy shall provide coverage of all claims occurring during the term of the policy notwithstanding the fact that the claim may be asserted subsequent to the expiration of the policy for a minimum of three (3) years. Estimated Contract Start Date Mar 14, 2025 Estimated Contract End Date Dec 31, 2025 Estimated Contract Duration 0 Year(s) 41 Week(s) 5 Day(s) *These estimated contract dates and duration are only estimates and subject to change. In addition, Lacombe County understands that the term recreational use can be broadly defined. The successful proponent will be required to conduct a public engagement initiative to obtain feedback from the community regarding recreational opportunities on the site. The intent is for community feedback to be utilized to help steer the concept plan, while also providing insight into future recreational amenities on the site. Lacombe County envisions the reclaimed pit supporting passive recreation opportunities with natural ecosystem features that support biodiversity. For additional insight, Lacombe County's Recreation Master Plan may be found at Online. If you have questions, please contact the Contact Person below only by email. Contact Person Mike Bates Manager of Agriculture and Environmental Services Method of Contact mbates@lacombecounty.com Address 40403 Range Road 27-4 RR 3 Lacombe, Alberta Canada T4L 2N3 Questions must be submitted by email no later than - Feb 21, 2025 at 12:30 pm (MT) If you cannot reach the contact listed above, please contact the alternative designate: Jordan Nakonechny, Environmental Coordinator Telephone (403) 782-8959 Email: jnakonechny@lacombecounty.com All permitted email communications with the contact person will be deemed as having been received by the contact person on the dates and times indicated on the contact person's electronic equipment. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.