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The Town of Canmore invites artists to submit proposals for a temporary public art street mural. The goal of the project is to provide a dynamic welcoming “heart,” that marks each entrance to Canmore’s Main Street Pedestrian Zone, one that deepens Canmore’s reputation as a connected community of arts, culture, and environmental care.
This project budget is up to $4,000 CAD. The call is open to artists from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba and Indigenous artists who have contemporary or historical connections to these regions.
The Town of Canmore invites artists to submit a proposal for a temporary public art in 3D/sculpture. The goal of this project is to provide a dynamic welcoming “heart”, that marks the East Entrance to Canmore’s Main Street Pedestrian Zone, one that deepens Canmore’s reputation as a connected community of arts, culture, and environmental care.
The project budget for the installation is up to $7,000 CAD, and it can be a newly constructed or installation-ready sculpture. The call is open to artists from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and Indigenous artists who have contemporary or historical connections to these regions.
The Town of Canmore seeks proposals from experienced consultants or consulting groups to develop a Public Art Plan for Canmore, AB. The plan will establish priorities and guide decision-making for the acquisition, placement, installation, and maintenance of public art in municipal buildings and on public land, incorporating placemaking principles to ensure that art not only reflects but enhances Canmore's unique identity and sense of place.
Review and analysis of the Town of Canmore’s Land Use Bylaw, Municipal Development Plan, Engineering Design and Construction Guidelines, Urban Forest Management Plan, Mountainous Terrain Guidelines, Open Spaces and Trail Plan, and other related legislation to develop recommendations for amendments that better align with FireSmart objectives and wildfire mitigation.
The project includes rehabilitation of Streets and Drainage infrastructure, comprised of:
· Sidewalk widening (~ 135m) on Fairholme Drive between 10th Street and Mt. Rundle Place.
· Drainage swale construction on 17th Street @ 12th Ave;
· Helipad reconstruction at the Canmore Municipal Heliport;
· Drainage improvements and roadway reconstruction on 16th Street.
· Rehabilitation of Palliser Trail; (Provisional bid item for 2024 works)
· Edge mill and overlay of Fairholme Drive from 10th Street to 17th Street. (Provisional bid item for 2024 works)
The Town of Canmore is requesting quotations to select a Service Provider to provide the supply, cleaning and restocking of portable potties, and the pumping out of vault washrooms at various locations in Canmore, including the disposal of all sewage.
The Town of Canmore is seeking a contractor to provide sidewalk, curb and gutter repair and replacement services for a three-year period of 2025-2027.
The Town of Canmore is excited to celebrate the start of the New Year at the Canmore Recreation Centre from 5 p.m. – 8.p.m. on December 31. We are seeking expressions of interest for the following service providers and event support:
• Food vendors
• Community non-profit organizations
Further details available in the PDF attached.
Intent of this Bid call is to obtain an offer to perform work to complete a roof replacement located at 103 Elk Run Blvd, Canmore, AB, for a stipulated price contracts, in accordance with the contract documents.
Please contact David Hubman (david.hubman@canmore.ca) with questions.
The Town of Canmore is seeking proposals to support the development of two density bonusing schemes. The first would be an area-specific density bonusing scheme as part of an Area Redevelopment Plan for downtown Canmore, linked to the unique goals of the plan and desired built forms (planning process underway). The second would be a review and update/replacement of an existing town-wide density bonusing scheme contained in the Land Use Bylaw that has seen limited uptake since its creation.
The RFP has been posted to MERX for bids.
The Town of Canmore is issuing this Request for Quotation (RFQ) to select a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) service provider to supply and install the specified components to supplement the air flow in the second story fitness rooms, 207, 208, 209A/B and 214, at Elevation Place.
The project includes construction of the Prospect Heights Retaining Wall, comprised of:
• Partial removal of the existing Prospect Heights Retaining Wall
• Construction of a new Prospect Heights Retaining Wall
• Civil site works including concrete curb, asphalt paving and gravel access road
reconstruction
• Coordination with other contractors within the Work Site and third-party utilities.
The Town of Canmore (the “Town”) is seeking a vendor (the “Proponent”) to provide a high level of professional window cleaning to interior and exterior windows and provide a written maintenance or replacement inspection report.
The Town of Canmore invites Alberta based artists living or working on Treaties 4, 6, 7, 8 or 10, to submit a proposal for a temporary public art (3D/Sculpture) installation for the intersection at 7 Ave. and 8 St. within the Main Street Pedestrian Zone in downtown Canmore. The installation can be a newly constructed or installation-ready sculpture.
The Town of Canmore is issuing this Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) to select firms or designers to offer graphic design services on a variety of projects and corporate design requests on an ongoing basis.
Note: An addendum was issued on March 4 to remove the WCB requirements and insurance requirements listed in the RFSO.
The Council Chambers space in the Civic Centre is in need of upgrades to its audio/visual components. The Town of Canmore is seeking a supplier to retrofit the space with new equipment and to provide support moving forward for the space. The space will require new projectors, microphones and controls, Zoom/Teams meeting integration, speakers, and all other equipment required for the above noted equipment’s operation.
The Town of Canmore requires up to six (6) half-ton pickup trucks for the seasonal influx of Parks workers. The rental period will begin in May 2024 and all trucks will be returned by the end of October 2024.
Community Housing Corporation (“CCHC”) is seeking fee proposals from qualified vendors to provide pre-construction services and construction management services for a purpose-built rental residential building complex.
The Town of Canmore is pleased to present the call for proposals for Art Walk in the Woods, a temporary environmental public art installation open to artists from Alberta and British Columbia.
A virtual artist information session will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15 2023, at 6 p.m. MST. To access the information session, click this link. If you are interested in watching a recording of the information session, one will be made available on the Town of Canmore's YouTube channel beginning Nov. 17.
The Town of Canmore is issuing a Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) with the aim of establishing a list of 2-3 firms to provide project management, design, procurement, and construction administration services for Steep Creek Hazard Mitigation Structures.
All information and documents can be found on MERX:
https://www.merx.com/public/solicitations/2683575859/abstract
The purpose of this Request for Quote is to obtain pricing for the supply of one (1) Medium Duty Dual Rear Wheel Truck. The truck will have a landscape body and snow plow installed by Commercial Truck Equipment Co. The Town of Canmore is actively seeking equipment that will reduce our overall carbon foot print and costs of operation.
The Town of Canmore is excited to celebrate the start of the New Year at the Canmore Recreation Centre from 5 5 p.m. – 8.p.m. on December 31.
We are seeking expressions of interest for the following service providers and event support:
• Skate and helmet rentals
• Indoor and outdoor food vendors
• Community non-profit organizations
The Town of Canmore (The Town) is issuing this Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) to select three (3) firms to provide Municipal Engineering and Urban Design consulting services on an “On Call” basis for The Town’s Engineering Services department. Each of the three firms selected will be expected to provide both engineering and urban design services.
Bus Stop Concrete Pad and Furnishings Installation
Bremner Engineering and Construction Ltd. | Bus Stop Improvement Program | $519,340.45
The Town of Canmore is requesting proposals from qualified proponents to complete fireguard harvest debris disposal on approximately 247 hectares of harvested area.
Prairie Creek Energy Services | Request for Proposal - 2024-2026 Bow Valley Fireguard Debris Disposal | $500000
The Town of Canmore is inviting proposals from professional architects to support Connect Downtown, a planning project that will result in an Area Redevelopment Plan for downtown Canmore. The successful proponent will assess the viability of a draft land use plan and development policies with respect to guiding future development downtown by conducting test fits for various sites and providing recommendations on density, height, setbacks, and other design guidelines and regulations as appropriate.
The RFP has been posted to MERX for bids.
Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc. | RFP - Architectural Services - ARP for Downtown Canmore (7233-02) | $30000
We are looking for a consultant to provide the following services related to the Housing Action Plan:
Frank Planning Collaborative | RFP - Housing Action Plan Communications Support | $$16,470 to $22,880
The project includes construction and maintenance of landscaping for several Projects located in the Town of Canmore, comprised of:
• Teepee Town Phase 2A landscaping construction and 2-year maintenance period
• West Bow River Pathway – Installation of new trees and shrubs, no maintenance
period
Provisional work includes:
• CP Pedestrian Crossing – Weeding, mulch replenishment, replacement of dead plant material with 2-year maintenance period
• Various locations – Mowing maintenance, maintenance/watering of shrubs and trees, the laying and watering of new sod.
• Other similar work at the discretion of the Town of Canmore
Wilco Contractors Southwest Ltd | RFP - LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE | $434059
Canmore Community Housing Corporation (“CCHC”) is seeking fixed fee proposals from qualified vendors to provide bathroom renovation services for a purpose-built rental residential complex located 100 Dyrgas Lane. The services provided will support CCHC and PEKA Property Management.
The Town of Canmore is requesting quotations for the supply, delivery, and installation of furnishings for the Bus Stop Improvement Capital project. Scope includes bus shelters.
Bremner Engineering and Construction Ltd. | Bus Stop Improvements CAP 7301 | $519340
The Town of Canmore is requesting proposals from qualified proponents to complete approximately 25 hectares of FireSmart fuel modification within and adjacent to developed areas. Project must be completed by April 30, 2024.
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to seek a qualified contractor to control the spread of Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) infested trees by falling and burning identified infested trees within the boundaries of the Town of Canmore and the Hamlet of Harvie Heights. At this time, completed Mountain Pine Beetle Ground Survey work relating to this project has identified 63 MBP infested trees for fall, removal, and burn or other recommended control.
Montane Architecture Ltd. | RFP - Canmore Community Housing - Construction Manager Services | $Percentage of overal
1. The supply, delivery and install of 25 trees at the locations specified in Schedule B Maps within the Town of Canmore.
2. Removal and disposal of existing dead trees or root balls prior to install of new trees, as required.
3. The installation of provided fencing of deciduous trees as required in Schedule B Maps. Fencing of these trees must take place on the day the tree is installed.
