REQUIREMENT
Parks Canada Agency has a requirement for a Contractor to replace the existing retaining wall and reconstruct the adjacent pathway along the Lake Annette Loop Trail in Jasper National Park, Alberta. The project involves the replacement of approximately 110 m of deteriorated retaining wall and the reconstruction of the adjacent 2.0 m wide asphalt pathway located between Lake Annette and Ochre Lake within a high-use day-use area. Construction is anticipated to take place during Fall 2026 to reduce impacts on peak visitor use and take advantage of lower seasonal water levels.
The existing natural stone retaining wall has experienced progressive deterioration, resulting in wall instability, pavement cracking, material loss, localized shoreline erosion, and reduced visitor safety. The objective of the project is to restore shoreline stability, improve visitor safety, and provide a durable, low-maintenance infrastructure solution that is compatible with the surrounding natural environment.
The Contractor will be responsible for all labour, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the work, including demolition and disposal of the existing retaining wall and pathway, excavation and foundation preparation, installation of a new segmented retaining wall with geogrid reinforcement, reconstruction of the asphalt pathway, drainage improvements, and site clean-up. All work shall be carried out in accordance with the issued engineering drawings, technical specifications, environmental requirements, and contract documents.
Revegetation and landscape restoration are not included in this contract and will be solicited separately.
Given the environmentally sensitive nature of the site, the Contractor must minimize impacts to adjacent wetlands, shoreline habitat, and visitor-use facilities. Responsibilities will include implementing erosion and sediment control measures, preparing and maintaining an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP), obtaining all required permits, and protecting the work area throughout construction in compliance with Parks Canada environmental requirements.
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”.
