The Service des infrastructures du réseau routier (SIRR) of the Ville de Montréal is responsible for the planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the city’s critical transportation and utility infrastructure. Its core mission centers on ensuring the safety, resilience, and functionality of munic...
The Service des infrastructures du réseau routier (SIRR) of the Ville de Montréal is responsible for the planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the city’s critical transportation and utility infrastructure. Its core mission centers on ensuring the safety, resilience, and functionality of municipal road networks, water and sewer systems, and associated public works. Strategic priorities include the long-term rehabilitation of aging underground infrastructure through non-invasive techniques such as pipe lining, the modernization of street-level utilities, and the integration of durable, low-impact construction methods to minimize urban disruption. Key programs focus on water main renewal, sewer rehabilitation, roadway resurfacing, and the replacement of street lighting and related electrical components to support sustainable urban mobility and public health.
The agency most frequently procures water and sewer line construction services, alongside highway and bridge construction, electrical installations, and specialty trade contracting. Contracts are typically issued as open solicitations under standard public procurement frameworks, with no set-asides observed. Work is often bundled across multiple arrondissements to achieve economies of scale and operational efficiency, emphasizing integrated infrastructure renewal over isolated repairs.
Primary procurement targets include NAICS 237110 for water and sewer infrastructure, followed by 237310 for roadway construction and 238210 for electrical systems. The agency consistently engages contractors with proven expertise in trenchless technologies, utility relocations, and complex urban coordination. Vendor relationships favor firms experienced in municipal infrastructure lifecycle management and capable of delivering high-precision work in densely populated environments.
Operating under the governance of the Ville de Montréal, SIRR functions as a municipal department with citywide jurisdiction over road, water, sewer, and streetlight infrastructure. It utilizes competitive bidding processes and long-term service agreements to secure specialized contractors, ensuring continuity in the maintenance and modernization of Montreal’s public works network.
