Municipal Tenders

Bidding Opportunities

The MD of Opportunity works with a variety of contractors featuring an assortment of skills and competencies, and strives to evaluate all contractors’ bids fairly. We are committed to creating and maintaining a high level of confidence in the procurement of goods and services by ensuring integrity, transparency, accountability, efficiency, and consistency in our procurement process, and recognize the vast potential impact that procurement has on the environment, and act within the authority of the Municipal Government Act, the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA), and the MD’s Procurement Policy.

Evaluation Criteria

The MD reserves the right to not accept the lowest bid, believing that all factors need to be fully considered in determining the best value. Completion of the Submission Form and the Evaluation Criteria Form is required and does not imply any commitment or right to work for the MD.

Support

If you have questions about a specific bid opportunity, please direct your inquiry to the contact person listed in the bid document.

Confidentiality

The MD maintains its Approved Contractor List for the sole use and benefit of the MD. The information collected is done so under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. If you have any questions about the protection of this information, contact our FOIP Coordinator at 780-891-3778.

Active Tenders

MD Facility Gardener (Wabasca)

The MD of Opportunity is seeking out a local contractor or individual to maintain and water all MD facility planter boxes & hanging flowers pots in the community of Wabasca during Spring/Summer.

Closing Date: April 7, 2026

Scope of Work:

  • The gardener will supply flowers that are mature, well-suited to Alberta Plant Hardiness Zone 4A, and ready for transplant in May or as weather permits, in the 5 listed locations.
  • Watering “every day” the full bloomed flower products in the 5 locations listed (plus the 40 hanging baskets on Mistassiniy Road) after planting is complete from (even during light rain). Water tank and wand will be required; however, some facilities have water access to hook up water hose use.
  • Maintenance “weekly or as required”, including tasks of dead heading, weed clearing, clean up, replacement planting, loose trash removal, leaf removal etc. to provide a neat and tidy appearance.
  • Flower fertilizing (fertilizer provided) “as required”. Note: Use of fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticides must comply with the regulations set by the Alberta pesticide regulations.
  • Watering “every day”, recommended during morning cooler weather, 40 hanging flower baskets (elevated heights) along Mistassiniy Road. Extended wand and water tank will be required.
  • Removal and disposal of all accumulated debris (leaves, paper, trash, dead plants, gravel, etc.). All debris must be removed from the site & disposed of using environmentally practices at the end of the season. Participate in the MD’s Safety Orientation & Follow MD’s safety practices diligently.

The contract duration would be from May 15th 2026 to September 30th 2026.

Please submit to regan.auger@mdopportunity.ab.ca or drop off at the Lakeview Sports Centre. For questions, contact Regan Auger at 780-891-2659.

Disposal of White Goods and Scrap Metals for Red Earth Creek and Wabasca Landfills – Contract 06-2026

Closing Date: March 17, 2026 at 11:00 am MT

Sealed quotations marked “Request for Proposal – 06-2026 Disposal of White Goods and Scrap Metals for Red Earth Creek and Wabasca Landfills” will be received in a sealed envelope at the MD of Opportunity’s Wabasca Office, #2077 Mistassiniy Road North Wabasca, Alberta up to 11:01:00 AM LOCAL TIME, March 17, 2026.

Scope of Work:

  • Remove white goods and scrap metals from Red Earth Creek and Wabasca Landfills.
  • Removal of refrigerant from all white goods by a certified technician.
  • Sweep sites with magnet.
  • Removal of scrap vehicles (auto hulks).
  • Removal and disposal of batteries at Red Earth Creek and Wabasca Landfills.

Contact:
Earl Gullion at 780-891-3778, earl.gullion@mdopportunity.ab.ca
or Julie Kitz,, P.Eng. (technical inquires) at 780-260-0349, or jkitz@mesl.ca

Wabasca Hydrant Replacement – Contract 08-2026

Closing Date: March 19, 2026 at 11:00 am MT

Sealed quotations marked “Request for Proposal 8-2026 – Wabasca Hydrant Replacement” will be received via email to tenders@mdopportunity.ab.ca or received in a sealed envelope at the MD of Opportunity’s Wabasca Office, #2077 Mistassiniy Road North Wabasca, Alberta up to 11:01:00 AM LOCAL TIME, March 19, 2026.

Site 1 – Hydrant located on Opportunity Drive at the North-West of the intersection of Mistassiniy Road South. Hydrant is currently covered with an “out of service” bag.

  • Replace existing hydrant with new MD supplied hydrant.
  • Properly secure hydrant piping using concrete thrust blocks as required to the same height and location as the existing hydrant.
  • Backfill using proper equipment and 150mm lift thicknesses to reduce settlement.

Site 2 – Hydrant and Valve located at 2327 Mistassiniy Road North. Hydrant is currently covered with an “out of service” bag.

  • Replace existing hydrant and valve with MD supplied hydrant and valve.
  • Properly secure hydrant and valve piping using concrete thrust blocks as required to the same height and location as the existing hydrant and valve.
  • Backfill using proper equipment and 150mm lift thicknesses to reduce settlement.
  • Coordinate with the MD for access, property owner notification, water isolation to replace the valve,

Contact:
Earl Gullion at 780-891-3778, earl.gullion@mdopportunity.ab.ca
or Kevin Pothier, P.Eng. (technical inquires) at 780-260-0419, kpothier@mesl.ca