About this opportunity
AI summaryThe buyer seeks a vendor to deliver municipal assessment services for a government authority located in Alberta. The contractor will conduct necessary inspections and investigations to prepare annual, high-quality, and accurate assessments of all lands and improvements within the jurisdiction, excluding linear and designated industrial properties. The appointed assessor must communicate all new or modified assessment standards, noted weaknesses in procedures, and other operational concerns. Eligible bidders are restricted to onshore Canadian organizations, and performance of the contract work will occur offsite.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133
- Solicitation No.
- 02-2026
Scope of work
- Conduct inspections and investigations to prepare annual assessments for lands and improvements excluding linear and designated industrial properties
- Perform annual visual exterior inspections and interior or on-foot inspections representing a minimum of 25 percent of properties
- Input accumulated inspection data electronically into assessment computer systems
- Produce and present final assessments in electronic form compatible with Catalis Cloud and ASSET program by February 28 each year
- Respond to public, administrative, and council inquiries regarding assessments
- Research, prepare data, and respond to Provincial Assessment Audits and correct any found deficiencies
- Provide research and in-person representation at Assessment Review Board hearings and Municipal Board hearings
- Forward all assessment data, documents, plans, reports, notes, calculations, and analyses to the Municipality annually by June 30th
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Introduction to proposal demonstrated understanding of the project and identified requirements | 10 |
| Outline of professional staff assigned to project | 15 |
| Submission of no more than three references complete with contact name and complete phone number | 10 |
| Experience doing identical work | 35 |
| Cost of services to be provided | 30 |
Minimum qualifications
- Assigned Assessor must be an accredited assessor and fully accredited member of the Alberta Assessors Association (AAA)
- Comply with the Alberta Assessors Association Code of Ethics and Education and professional Development Recertification program
- Completed municipal assessment services of similar size and scope (or greater) within the last three years
- Demonstrate understanding of legislation relevant to providing assessment services in Alberta and Canada
- Sufficient staffing, facilities, financial resources, and expertise to assess farmland, non-residential, and residential properties
- Commitment to providing reasonable continuity of experienced and qualified personnel
- Ability to provide annual assessments electronically in a format compatible with Catalis Cloud and meet ASSET program requirements
Documents to include with your response
- Covering letter signed by an authorized person
- Table of contents
- Company profile (1 to 2 pages)
- List of current and past assessment clients with years of service
- Names and brief resumes of partner(s), manager(s), and key staff
- Assessment implementations narrative
- Inspection areas approach
- Description of methodology for tracking legislative and assessment requirement changes
- Completed fee schedule (Appendix III) including proposed billing dates
- Three references for assessment services completed within the last three years
Key dates
- RFP Issue Date
- November 4th, 2026
- RFP Closing Date and Time
- November 25th, 2026, at 11:00am local time
- Contract Commencement Date
- April 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy or email
- Instructions
- Sealed and enclosed in separate envelopes or containers marked PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL RFP 02-2026 delivered to MD of Spirit River Administration Office reception desk, BOX 389, 4202-50Street Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0, or electronically via email. Faxed bids will not be accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- Five-year period from April 1, 2027, until March 31, 2032
- Place of performance
- Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133, Alberta
- Insurance and bonding
- Comprehensive General Liability insurance of minimum $2,000,000 inclusive per occurrence / annual aggregate; Auto liability insurance of minimum $1,000,000 per accident; valid WCB account number and coverage.