Alberta’s provincial parks and recreation areas conserve our natural heritage and provide popular nature-based recreation opportunities to visitors from across the province and around the world. They also play a major role in Alberta’s tourism industry, providing opportunities for small businesses and having positive impacts on the economies of many local communities.
Alberta Environment and Parks (the Province) is seeking business entities or non-profit organizations to provide park operations and maintenance services, including at campgrounds and day use areas, for David Thompson Operating Group.
The David Thompson Operating Group includes the following sites:
• Aylmer Provincial Recreation Area (PRA), is located approximately 90 kilometers west of Rocky Mountain House Alberta on Highway 11. https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/aylmer-pra/information-facilities/
• Beaverdam PRA is located approximately 5 kilometers east of Nordegg Alberta on highway 11. https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/beaverdam-pra/
• Blackstone PRA is located approximately 90 kilometers west of Rocky Mountain House Alberta on Highway 11. https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/blackstone-pra/information-facilities/
• Chambers Creek PRA is located approximately 31 kilometers west of Rocky Mountain House Alberta on Highway 11. https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/chambers-creek-pra/
• Crescent Falls PRA, is located approximately 22 kilometers west of Nordegg Alberta on highway 11 and 6 km north on a gravel access road. https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/crescent-falls-pra/information-facilities/
• Dry Haven PRA, is located approximately 11 kilometers west Nordegg Alberta on Highway 11. Haven include fishing and hiking opportunities abound in the surrounding area. https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/dry-haven-pra/information-facilities/
• Fish Lake PRA, is located approximately 6 kilometers west of Nordegg Alberta on Highway 11 and 2 kilometers south on an access road. https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/fish-lake-pra/
• Goldeye Lake PRA is located approximately 8 kilometers west of Nordegg Alberta on Highway 11 and 3 kilometers on an access road. https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/goldeye-lake-pra/information-facilities/
• Harlech PRA is located approximately 13 kilometers east of Nordegg Alberta on Highway 11. https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/harlech-pra/information-facilities/
• Horburg PRA is a small campground and is located approximately 25 kilometers west of Rocky Mountain House Alberta on Highway 11 and 6 kilometers south on an access road. https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/horburg-pra/
• Jackfish Lake PRA is located approximately 51 kilometers west of Rocky Mountain House Alberta on Highway 11. https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/jackfish-lake-pra/
• Saunders PRA, is located approximately 22 kilometers east of Nordegg Alberta on highway 11 and 8 kilometers south on an access road. https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/saunders-pra/
• Shunda Viewpoint PRA is located approximately 66 kilometers west of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta on Highway 11. https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/shunda-viewpoint-pra/
• Snow Creek PRA is located approximately 102 kilometers west of Rocky Mtn. House on Highway 11. https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/snow-creek-pra/
The Facility Operating Agreement will be for a five year term commencing February 15th, 2020.
Primary services provided as part of this Agreement include:
• operation and maintenance of the premises;
• provision of excellent customer service to visitors:
• collection of approved fees from visitors for use of the premises;
• public safety and control;
• managing access to the premises; and
• contacting local authorities for enforcement needs.
For general information about Facility Operating Agreements visit: https://albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/about-us/working-together/facility-operating-service-agreements/
Bid Package:
The Bid Package contains the following documents:
1. Request for Proposal
2. Appendix A: Proposed Fee Schedule
3. Appendix B: Revenue and Expenses Summary Table
4. Appendix C: Facility Operating Agreement
