Town of Black Diamond - Foothills Cemetery Excavation Services - RFQ 2026FCEM002 (2026)
Town of Black DiamondCity · Black Diamond, AB- Due
- Aug 4, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 28, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Johanna Kortenschyl-Allan
The 30-second brief
Foothills County invites quotations from qualified contractors for year-round excavation services for the opening and closing of full-sized graves, cremation plots, interments, disinterments, and small groundworks projects at Foothills Cemetery located at SE 18-20-2 W5M, 176044 402 Ave W, West of the Town of Diamond Valley. The work involves grave opening and closing with regular and short notice requirements, winter interments in frozen ground, monument leveling, mounding of graves, and general earthmoving. Submissions are due by August 4, 2026, via email only to Johanna Kortenschyl-Allan. A mandatory site tour is scheduled for July 30, 2026, with registration required by July 30, 2026, at 8 AM. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of cemetery experience and provide industry-related references, WCB number, COR/SECOR certificate, Foothills County business licence, equipment list, and conflict of interest disclosure.
Full Size Plot Open and Close, Adult 24-hour short notice, Cremation Open and Close, Children's Section (0-3yrs), Children's Section (0-3yrs) 24-hour short notice, Redress Plot, Level Monuments, Disinterment, General Grounds Work
Price, experience
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Summary
Foothills County invites quotations from qualified contractors for year-round excavation services for the opening and closing of full-sized graves, cremation plots, interments, disinterments, and small groundworks projects at Foothills Cemetery located at SE 18-20-2 W5M, 176044 402 Ave W, West of the Town of Diamond Valley.
The work involves grave opening and closing with regular and short notice requirements, winter interments in frozen ground, monument leveling, mounding of graves, and general earthmoving. Submissions are due by August 4, 2026, via email only to Johanna Kortenschyl-Allan. A mandatory site tour is scheduled for July 30, 2026, with registration required by July 30, 2026, at 8 AM. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of cemetery experience and provide industry-related references, WCB number, COR/SECOR certificate, Foothills County business licence, equipment list, and conflict of interest disclosure.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price, experience
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Full Size Plot Open and Close
- Adult 24-hour short notice
- Cremation Open and Close
- Children's Section (0-3yrs)
- Children's Section (0-3yrs) 24-hour short notice
- Redress Plot
- Level Monuments
- Disinterment
- General Grounds Work
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- WCB Number
- COR/SECOR Certificate
- Foothills County Business Licence
- Equipment List
- GST Number
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Industry-related references
- Pricing Proposal table
- Subcontractor list
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Diamond Valley, AB
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Town of Black Diamond?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 4, 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 Town of Black Diamond 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, Adult 24-hour short notice, Cremation Open and Close, Children's Section (0-3yrs), Children's Section (0-3yrs) 24-hour short notice, Redress Plot, Level Monuments, Disinterment, General Grounds Work. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, experience" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Black Diamond?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Black Diamond are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Black Diamond 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, Pricing Proposal table, Subcontractor li. Review the full document from Town of Black Diamond for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Diamond Valley, AB. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.