2021-Partnering with Industry Symposium (PWIS)
Archived 2021 Partnering with Industry Symposium
For 20 years, The City of Calgary has partnered with the Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) to present the annual Partnering with Industry Symposium (PWIS).
Annual Industry Event
This event brings municipal government together with public partners to discuss upcoming plans, and share information on future capital program budgets, upcoming projects, emerging trends, opportunities and challenges.
2021 Upcoming Capital Investments and Procurement Opportunities
In lieu of the annual symposium and recognizing that the information shared between The City of Calgary and industry is invaluable, capital investment and procurement information has been made available for industry on this page. Public partners that typically present at the symposium have also been invited to share their information here.
Capital Investment by Citizen Priorities
A City that moves
A city that moves
Calgary’s transportation network offers a variety of convenient, affordable, accessible and efficient transportation choices. It supports the safe and quick movement of people and goods throughout the city, and provides services enabling Calgarians and businesses to benefit from connectivity within the city, throughout the region, and around the globe.
Transportation Infrastructure
Estimated Dollar Value: $130M
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Eau Claire Flood Barrier & Promenade* | Closes March 16, 2021 |
| Construction | Roadside Naturalization Pilot | Closes March 23, 2021 |
| Construction | Anderson Road S.W. & Macleod Trail Pedestrian Bridge* | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | John Laurie Boulevard N.W. Restoration & Reconstruction | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | Stoney Trail & 11 Street N.E. Interchange | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | 52 St. East BRT* | Q1/Q2 2021 |
| Construction | 11 St. S.W. Bike Lanes | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | 12 Ave S.W. Bike Lanes | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | 144 Ave N.W. at West Nose Creek | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | Series of Road Safety Improvements | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | 19 Ave S.E. Bike Lanes | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | 28 St. S.E. Bike Lanes | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | Bridgeland (1 St. N.E.) Main Streets | Q3/Q4 2021 |
| Construction | Marda Loop (33 Ave S.W.) Main Streets | Q3/Q4 2021 |
| Construction | Stoney Trail & 80 Avenue N.E. Flyover | Q4 2021 |
* indicates that the project is dependent on Municipal Stimulus Program funding
Green Line
Estimated Dollar Value: TBC
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Green Line Enabling Works Package 043 Chemtron/South Hill Roadworks and Utilities | Q1 2021 |
Roads
Estimated Dollar Value: $35M
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 Avenue S.W. Flyover* | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | New Paving Projects (up to 7)* | Q1/Q2 2021 |
| Construction | Scollen Bridge | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | 16 Avenue N.W. over Crowchild Trail Bridge Rehabilitation | Closes March 31, 2021 |
* indicates that the project is dependent on Municipal Stimulus Program funding
A healthy and green city
A healthy and green city
Calgary is a leader in caring about the health of the environment and promotes resilient neighbourhoods where residents connect with one another and can live active, healthy lifestyles.
Recreation Opportunities
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated Dollar Value | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Max Bell Service Cycle | $12M | 2021 |
| Consulting & Construction | 2 Service Cycle Projects | $10M | 2022 |
Parks & Open Spaces
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated Dollar Value | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFP Construction | Landscape Maintenance | $5M | Q1 2021 |
Stormwater Management
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated Dollar Value | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Highfield Stormwater Quality Retrofit Pond | $3M | 2021 |
| Construction | Priddis Slough Outfall and Connector | $9M | 2021 |
| Construction | North Calgary Community Drainage Improvement | $37M | 2021 |
| Construction | Seton Storm Trunk | $15M | 2021 |
| Construction | Providence Drainage | $16M | 2021 |
| Construction | 144 Ave N Storm Trunk | $14M | 2021 |
| Construction | Tuxedo Community Drainage Improvement* | $13.4M | 2021 |
| Construction | Downtown Barrier | $17M | 2021 |
| Construction | Upper Plateau | $50M | 2021 |
| Construction | Sunnyside Flood Barrier | $20-30M | 2022 |
| Construction | Hanson Ranch Storm Pond Upgrade | $6M | 2022 |
| Construction | North West Inner City Drainage* | $27M | 2021 |
* indicates that the project is dependent on Municipal Stimulus Program funding
Urban Forestry
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated Dollar Value | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | City-wide Tree Water Services | $1.5M | Q1 2021 |
| RFPs Construction | Sustainable Tree Infrastructure Pilots | $300K | 2021-2022 |
Waste & Recycling
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated Dollar Value | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting & Construction | Active Landfill Cell Design & Capping | $11.3M | 2021 |
| Consulting & Construction | Stormwater Management | $3M | 2021 |
| Consulting & Construction | Landfill Facility Improvement | $6.8M | 2021 |
| Consulting & Construction | Landfill Gas Expansion | $3.5M | 2021 |
| Consulting & Construction | Leachate Management | $0.6M | 2021 |
| Consulting & Construction | Active Landfill Cell Design & Capping | $3.6M | 2022 |
| Consulting & Construction | Stormwater Management | $0.9M | 2022 |
| Consulting & Construction | Landfill Facility Improvement | $11M | 2022 |
| Consulting & Construction | Landfill Gas Expansion | $7.1M | 2022 |
| Consulting & Construction | Leachate Management | $0.3M | 2022 |
Wastewater Collection & Treatment
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated Dollar Value | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Fish Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant: Electrical Upgrades | $25M | 2021 |
| Construction | Fish Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant: Headworks and primaries odor control | $8M | 2021 |
| Construction | Fish Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant: Diversion structure mixing | $4M | 2021 |
| Construction | Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant | $2.5M | 2021 |
| Construction | Shepard - Process improvements | $1.5M | 2021 |
| Construction | McKenzie Siphon | $5M | 2021 |
| Construction | Shepard Lagoon Upgrade | $3M | 2021 |
| Construction | Glacier Ridge West Basin | $9.7M | 2021 |
| Construction | Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant: Lab Admin Building and Space Planning | $60M | 2021 |
| Construction | Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion – Digester Phase 2 | $22M | 2021 |
Water Treatment & Supply
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated Dollar Value | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Bearspaw Raw II Pump Station | $13.2M | 2021 |
| Construction | Bearspaw North Feedermain Pump Station 12 | $2.9M | 2021 |
| Construction | 210 Ave Pump Station | $13.7M | 2021 |
A prosperous city
A prosperous city
Calgary continues to grow as a magnet for talent, a place where there is opportunity for all, and strives to be the best place in Canada to start and grow a business.
The private sector executes the vision and brings together the consultants and trades to take on new projects. The City is also leveraging land through our most recent land sales to non-profit organizations. Those non-profits may be looking for partners to help them build in the next two years, as well.
Calgary Housing Company
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated Dollar Value | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | Consulting Structural Stimulus 1* | $18K | Q1 2021 |
| Consulting | Consulting Structural Stimulus 2* | $70K | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | Electrical Stimulus* | $167K | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | General Reno Stimulus 1* | $108K | Q1 2021 |
| Consulting | MAN2 - M&E Consulting* | $130K | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | General Contracting – Stimulus – East Village* | $1.2M | Q1 2021 |
| Consulting | TX1 – Mechanical Consulting* | $40K | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | Rundle Demolition* | $1.1M | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | Contractor – Rundle Manor Redevelopment* | $32M | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | Sidewalks, Asphalt, Retaining Walls, Fencing | $4.M | Q2-Q3 2021 |
| Construction | General Contractor Work | $4.1M | Q2-Q3 2021 |
| Construction | Mechanical Construction | $3.3M | Q2-Q3 2021 |
| Construction | Roofing Work & Exterior Painting | $1.6M | Q2-Q3 2021 |
| Construction | Envelope Construction | $1.5M | Q2-Q3 2021 |
| Construction | Electrical Work | $890K | Q2-Q3 2021 |
| Construction | General Interior Renovations | $1M | Q2-Q3 2021 |
| Construction | Elevator Work | $350K | Q2-Q3 2021 |
| Construction | Mold Contractor, Fall Arrest, Site Drainage Work | $150K | Q2-Q3 2021 |
| Construction | Utilities Consulting & Construction | $85K | Q2-Q3 2021 |
* indicates that the project is dependent on Municipal Stimulus Program funding
Real Estate & Development Services
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated Dollar Value | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting – Detailed Engineering Design | Midfield Heights | TBC | Q3/Q4 2021 |
A city of safe and inspiring neighbourhoods
A city of safe and inspiring neighbourhoods
Every Calgarian lives in a safe, mixed and inclusive neighbourhood, and has the right and opportunity to participate in civic life. All neighbourhoods are desirable and have equitable public investments.
Parks
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated Dollar Value | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Shaw Millennium Park Upgrades* | $500K | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | Chinese Market Gardens* | $1.5M | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | Irrigation Upgrades – Various Locations* | $700K | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | Playgrounds – Various Locations* | $2.5M | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | Parking Lots – Various Locations* | $1.2M | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | Riley Park Upgrades* | $500K | Q2 2021 |
* indicates that the project is dependent on Municipal Stimulus Program funding
Facilities
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated Dollar Value | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Acadia Aquatics Lifecycle | $500K | Q1 2021 |
| Construction - RFQ | Animal Services Bylaw | $1.2M | Q1 2021 |
| Construction - RFQ | Armour Block Stair | $50K | Q1 2021 |
| Construction Management RFP | Calgary Public Building* | $5M | Q1 2021 |
| Construction - RFQ | CBS Demolition Project | $300K | Q1 2021 |
| Construction RFP | CFD Station 8 | TBC | Q1 2021 |
| Construction – RFP | Control Renovation | TBC | Q1 2021 |
| Consulting - RFP | Cornerstone Multi-Services | $1.2M | Q1 2021 |
| Construction - RFP | Cornerstone Multi-Services – Construction Management | TBC | Q1 2021 |
| Consulting - RFSO | Pumphouse | TBC | Q1 2021 |
| Construction - RFSO | RFSO for Construction Managers for the delivery of Projects associated to Asset Sustainment Program(s) | TBC | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | Saddle Ridge Salt Structure | $1.5M | Q1 2021 |
| Construction - RFQ | Southland Indoor AHU Replacement Upgrade | $1.6M | Q1 2021 |
| Construction - RFQ | Spring Gardens South OWC Demolition | $1M | Q1 2021 |
| Construction - RFQ | Spyhill Security and Lighting Upgrade | $350K | Q1 2021 |
| Construction - RFQ | Station 14 | $2M | Q1 2021 |
| Construction - RFQ | Spring Gardens Washrooms Upgrade | $400K | Q1-Q2 2021 |
| Construction - RFQ | Canyon Meadows 2021 Renovation | $750K | Q2 2021 |
| Construction - RFQ | Municipal Building Security Renewal | TBC | Q2 2021 |
| Construction - RFQ | NW Travellers* | $4M | Q2 2021 |
| Construction – RFP | Ralph Klein Park Glulam | TBC | Q2 2021 |
| Construction - RFP | Varsity Multi Services Redevelopment | $25M | Q2-Q3 2021 |
| Consulting - RFSO | Coordinating Registered Professional | TBC | Q3 2021 |
* indicates that the project is dependent on Municipal Stimulus Program funding
Capital Investment by Industry Partner
Calgary Municipal Land Corporation
Calgary Municipal Land Corporation
Procurement Opportunities: Calgary Municipal Land Corporation
| Consulting / Construction | Project | Estimated Budget | Estimated Timeframe to Market (e.g. Q1/Q2 2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | BMO Centre Expansion | $300M | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | East Lake Hill Redevelopment | $6M | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | 17th Avenue Stampede Crossing | $20M | Q1 / Q2 2021 |
| Consulting & Construction | Calgary Event Centre | $350M | Consultants: ongoingPhased construction: Q2 2021Bulk of tender packages: Q3 2021 |
| Consulting (Procurement) | Arts Commons Transformation | CONSULTING ($0-500K):Cost Consulting; A/V Consulting; Geotechnical; Other Specialty Consultants (various)CONSULTING (>$500K):Acoustic; Prime Design (incl. Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Landscape, and others)CONTRACTING ($0-500k):Construction Management Pre-Construction Services | DESIGN PHASES:Pre-Design through Design Development (Q1 2021 through Q2 2022). Onboarding of consultants will be sequenced early in 2021 with some procurement later in 2021 (TBD)CONSTRUCTION PHASE:TBD |
| Consulting & Construction | Fort Calgary New Museum | CONSULTING (<500K):Cost Consulting; Surveying; Environmental; Commissioning AgentCONTRACTING:$18M Construction Hard Costs (various contracts under current CM Contract) | Q2 2022 (Estimate only; pending funding for construction phase) |
| Construction | East Village Phase 3 FAC (6th Ave and 4th St) | $780K | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | East Village Phase 6 FAC (6th St) | $275K | Q2 2022 |
City of Airdrie
City of Airdrie
Procurement Opportunities: The City of Airdrie
| Consulting / Construction | Project | Estimated Budget | Estimated Timeframe to Market (e.g. Q1/Q2 2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | QEII - 40th Avenue Interchange | $65M | Q1 2021-2023 |
| Construction | East Lake Hill Redevelopment | $365K | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | Downtown Core Infrastructure Rehab | $4.7M | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation | $1.1M | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | Watermain Replacement | $592K | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | Roadway Rehabilitation | $4.1M | Q2-Q3 2021 |
| Functional Design | Salt Storage Facility | $50M | 2022 |
| Construction | Library and Multi-use Facility | $44.2M | 2022 |
| Construction | GP - South Parking Lot Toplift | $1.4M | 2022 |
| Design & Construction | Chinook Winds Park Site Development | $2.3M | 2023 |
The Calgary Airport Authority
The Calgary Airport Authority
Procurement Opportunities: The Calgary Airport Authority
| Consulting / Construction | Capital Project | Estimated Dollar Value | Estimated timeframe to market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting & Construction | 2021 Pavement Restoration | $8M Construction | Q1-Q2 2021 |
| Consulting | Runway 17R-35L Restoration | $1M Construction | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | Runway 17R-35L Restoration | $100M Construction | Q3 2021 |
| Consulting & Construction | Road Improvements | $2.7M Construction | Q1-Q2 2021 |
| Consulting | Roof Replacement | $60K | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | Roof Replacement | $750k | Q2 2021 |
| Consulting | Mechanical Restoration | $60K | Q2 2021 |
| Construction | Mechanical Restoration | $1.2M | Q2 2021 |
| Consulting | Retail Program | $20K | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | Retail Program | $900K | Q2 2021 |
| Consulting | Fire Sprinkler Protection System Restoration | $1.0M | Q1 2021 |
| Consulting | Ponds Rehabilitation | $100K | Q1 2021 |
| Construction | Ponds Rehabilitation | $200K | Q2 2021 |
University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Procurement Opportunities: University of Calgary
| Consulting / Construction | Project | Estimated Budget | Estimated Timeframe to Market (e.g. Q1/Q2 2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Bid -Build | Infrastructure Maintenance Program (IMP) | $22.45M | Q1-Q4 2021 |
| Consultant/Construction | Utility Reduction Program (URPr Grant) | $19.3M | Q2 2021 |
| Design Bid -Build | Capital & Minor Projects | $20M | Q1-Q4 2021 |
Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services undertakes an average of 600-700 design and construction projects across the province with an annual value ranging between $200M-$300M. Opportunities are posted via BuildWorks.
Previous PWIS event presentations
2020 PWIS Presentations
Public Partner Presentations
- Partnering With Industry 2020 Presentation - Calgary Airport (11MB)
- Partnering With Industry 2020 Presentation - U of C (3MB)
- Partnering With Industry 2020 Presentation -City of Airdrie (2MB)
- Partnering With Industry 2020 Presentation -CMLC (5MB)
- Partnering With Industry 2020 Presentation - Minister Of Infrastructure (182KB)
The City of Calgary Presentations
- Partnering With Industry 2020 - A City that Moves (1.3MB)
- Partnering With Industry 2020 - A Healthy and Green City (1.8MB)
- Partnering With Industry 2020 - A Prosperous City (2.2MB)
- Partnering With Industry 2020 -City Manager (1.2MB)
- Partnering With Industry 2020 -City of Safe Inspiring Neighbourhoods (1.1MB)
For information on City industry events, please visit the Industry Engagement page
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