AB-2025-02039 - Aggregate Services

The MD of Smoky River No.130 (the MD) is seeking proposals from experienced Consultants to undertake aggregates related work. The MD requires prospecting services, pit plan updates, Conservation Operating and reclamation Plan (CORP) completion and updates and other services related to the securement and production of surfacing gravel. Additional duties, including field phases of prospecting and securing additional sources are to be included in phases of the work as indicated in this section and in the Milestone Dates and Fees Schedule. The successful Consultant will provide services that may include, but are not necessarily limited to: aggregate prospecting, field and laboratory testing of aggregates, air photo interpretation, summation of pit file information, pit inspection, plan updates, environmental and other regulatory applications, pit reclamation planning, stockpile quantity measurements, legal surveys, registration of dispositions and related regulatory work, preparation of aggregate related special provisions, supervision of day labour and contract forces, and other related activities. The County uses approximately 80,000 tonnes of gravel in its operations annually. This material is primarily produced roadway surfacing gravel (designation 4-class 25). Generally, the MD will crush about 3 years’ supply of gravel every 3 years and draw from that produced stockpile for operations. The MD currently uses both private and public sources, augmenting the MD’s stockpile with private sources. The intent of this assignment is to ensure that the MD secures gravel supplies for the near term and to secure strategic resources available for its future operations. The Consultant will develop strategies to complete the assignments listed in the most cost effective and efficient manner.