What rules does the municipality have to follow in selecting a service provider for a project or service?
The municipality’s procurement guidelines and process are guided by policies established by council and procedures developed by administration. The most up to date Council policy on procurement can be found here and the associated administrative procedure is here.
Like all municipalities in Alberta, Jasper is required to meet the terms of the New West Trade Partnership Agreement (NWTPA). These rules also apply to local governments in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
About the New West Trade Partnership Agreement.
The NWPTA requires that municipalities:
- Must conduct open and non-discriminatory procurement where the anticipated costs are at or above a value of $75,000 for services.
- Must post tender notices for all covered procurement through an electronic tendering system. In Alberta this system is Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC).
- Cannot give preferential treatment to local suppliers.
Where could someone find out about and bid on municipal projects or services?
The municipality is required to post all tenders or requests for proposals over a certain size to Alberta Purchasing Connection, also known as APC. APC is a tool created by the Government of Alberta that lets public and private sector users manage, advertise, distribute, and download public purchasing opportunities for goods, services, and construction in Alberta.
About APC
APC does not charge vendors for browsing opportunities or downloading opportunity documents and vendors can set up a list of criteria (e.g., keywords) that is then used to create a list of new opportunities that can be automatically emailed to the vendor.
What current opportunities does the municipality have on APC?
Daycare Yard Drainage Works
The Municipality of Jasper is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to complete storm drainage, civil and landscaping improvements at the daycare yard and adjacent sport courts. The work includes storm sewer installation, catch basins, manholes, concrete work, grading, bioswale construction and site restoration. Sport court resurfacing and fencing are being completed separately and are not included in this procurement.
Direct Link: https://purchasing.alberta.ca/posting/AB-2026-05373
Opening and Closing Dates:
Opening: July 28, 2026
Closing: August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MT
Wildflowers Childcare Expansion and Mezzanine Renovation
The Municipality of Jasper is seeking expressions of interest from qualified commercial general contractors for the Wildflowers Childcare Expansion Project within the Jasper Activity Centre. The project will convert approximately 90 m² of existing storage space into a licensed childcare playroom and washroom facilities, creating 22 additional full-time childcare spaces. The work also includes construction of a new mezzanine containing offices, a flexible meeting space, and a gymnastics viewing platform. This RFEI is non-binding and may be used to establish a shortlist for a future restricted Invitation to Tender.
Direct Link: https://purchasing.alberta.ca//posting/AB-2026-05466
Opening and Closing Dates:
Opening Date: July 31, 2026
Closing Date: August 24, 2026, at 14:00 MT