Athabasca County invites qualified service providers to respond to the following Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding the provision of road rescue services on Highway 63 as detailed in the following RFP.
The County’s objectives with respect to Highway 63 Road Rescue Services are as follows:
- Alleviate strain on volunteer first responders by having a full-time (24-hour, 7 day per week) resource available based out of Wandering River.
- Provide a consistent and sustainable level of service to the residents and visitors of both Athabasca County and Lac La Biche County.
- Ensure the needs (specifically road rescue and medical first response) of the Highway 63 economic corridor and its travelers are satisfied.
The term of Contract shall be one (1) year from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 with the County reserving the right to extend the Contract for an additional one (1) year.
Firms are hereby invited to submit a Proposal for the provision of the following Highway 63 Road Rescue services:
Highway 63 Road Rescue
RFP Number: APS-2024-02
Date Issued: June 5, 2024
Closing Date: July 15, 2024
Project Start: September 1, 2024
These dates may be subject to change at the County’s discretion. No Proposal shall be altered, amended or withdrawn after the Closing Time.
Indicate the Project Name and RFP Number on all correspondence.
Proponents must submit the entire document of this RFP, along with all other noted requirements. RFP submissions shall be sealed and enclosed in envelope(s) marked with the project name and the RFP number. The Proponent must provide two (2) hard copy of the proposal document. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.
Envelopes must be addressed to:
Athabasca County
3602 48 Ave.
Athabasca Alberta, T8S 1M8
Attention: Travis Shalapay, Manager of Protective Services
RFP APS-2024-02 – Highway 63 Road Rescue Services
Refer all inquiries to the Manager of Protective Services, Travis Shalapay. Inquiries can be submitted by email to fireservices@athabascacounty.com or by phone 780 675-2273.
