Foothills County Request for Quotation - Foothills Cemetery Hydrovac and Backfilling Services RFQ 2026FCEM003 (2026)
Foothills CountyCounty · High River, AB- Due
- Oct 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Johanna Kortenschyl-Allan
The 30-second brief
Foothills County is inviting quotations from qualified and experienced firms to provide year-round as needed hydrovac and backfilling services for opening and closing plots for interments in the Traditional Section of Foothills Cemetery. The scope includes hydrovac excavation, backfilling, mounding, and winter interments in frost-free and frozen ground conditions for full-size plots, cremation plots, children's sections, and urns. The submission deadline is October 9, 2026, at 4pm (Local Time). A mandatory site tour is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at 10am, with registration required by October 7, 2026, at 4pm.
Full Size Plot Open and Close (Frost Free), Full Size Plot Open and Close (Frozen Ground), Adult 24-hour short notice Open and Close (Frost Free), Adult 24-hour short notice Open and Close (Frozen Ground), Cremation Open and Close (Frost Free), Cremation Open and Close (Frozen Ground), Children's Section (0-3yrs) Open and Close (Frost Free), Children's Section (0-3yrs) Open and Close (Frozen Ground), Children's Section (0-3yrs) 24-hour short notice Open and Close (Frost Free), Children's Section (0-3yrs) 24-hour short notice Open and Close (Frozen Ground), Disinterment
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Summary
Foothills County is inviting quotations from qualified and experienced firms to provide year-round as needed hydrovac and backfilling services for opening and closing plots for interments in the Traditional Section of Foothills Cemetery.
The scope includes hydrovac excavation, backfilling, mounding, and winter interments in frost-free and frozen ground conditions for full-size plots, cremation plots, children's sections, and urns. The submission deadline is October 9, 2026, at 4pm (Local Time). A mandatory site tour is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at 10am, with registration required by October 7, 2026, at 4pm.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Full Size Plot Open and Close (Frost Free), Full Size Plot Open and Close (Frozen Ground), Adult 24-hour short notice Open and Close (Frost Free), Adult 24-hour short notice Open and Close (Frozen Ground), Cremation Open and Close (Frost Free), Cremation Open and Close (Frozen Ground), Children's Section (0-3yrs) Open and Close (Frost Free), Children's Section (0-3yrs) Open and Close (Frozen Ground), Children's Section (0-3yrs) 24-hour short notice Open and Close (Frost Free), Children's Section (0-3yrs) 24-hour short notice Open and Close (Frozen Ground), Disinterment
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- WCB Number
- COR/SECOR Certificate
- Foothills County Business Licence
- Equipment List
- GST Number
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Industry-related references
- Subcontractors list
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- High River, AB
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Foothills County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Johanna Kortenschyl-Allan.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Foothills County in AB, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Johanna Kortenschyl-Allan. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Full Size Plot Open and Close (Frost Free), Full Size Plot Open and Close (Frozen Ground), Adult 24-hour short notice Open and Close (Frost Free), Adult 24-hour short notice Open and Close (Frozen Ground), Cremation Open and Close (Frost Free), Cremation Open and Close (Frozen Ground), Children's Se. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Foothills County?
All active and historical solicitations from Foothills County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Foothills County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: WCB Number, COR/SECOR Certificate, Foothills County Business Licence, Equipment List, GST Number, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Industry-related references, Subcontractors list. Review the full document from Foothills County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: High River, AB. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
