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?
Site Servicing for Fire Affected Properties
The Municipality of Jasper is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to complete site servicing works for properties affected by the Jasper wildfire. The project generally includes installation and reconstruction of municipal servicing infrastructure required to support redevelopment of fire-affected properties. Work may include excavation, installation of water and sanitary services, underground utilities, and related civil construction activities in accordance with the RFP documents and drawings.
Direct Link on APC:
https://purchasing.alberta.ca/posting/AB-2026-02032
Opening and Closing Dates:
Opening Date: March 11, 2026
Closing Date: April 1, 2026, at 2:00:59PM MT
Jasper Commerce Continuity Initiative RFP for Marketing Services
The Municipality of Jasper is seeking a marketing partner to develop and implement a marketing strategy that promotes Jasper as open, resilient, and worth visiting, while highlighting the businesses operating within the Pop-Up Village and broader recovery efforts.
A single award is preferred; however, each scope may be awarded separately.
Direct Link:
AB-2026-02481 - Posting - Purchasing Connection
Opening and Closing Dates:
Opening Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 15:00 MST
Closing Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 14:00 MST
Purchase of Cutaway Transit Buses
The intent of this Request for Proposal is to solicit Proposals from qualified Proponents for the supply and delivery of up to four (4) fully accessible high-floor cutaway transit buses ("Cutaway Buses"). The Municipality reserves the right to purchase any number from one (1) to four (4) units, depending on final budget confirmation and operational requirements.
Direct Link:
AB-2026-02517 - Posting - Purchasing Connection
Opening and Closing Dates:
Opening Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 14:30 MST
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 14:00 MST