48 to 62 Caithness St. W. Retaining Wall Replacement

The Corporation of Haldimand County has issued Request for Quotation ENG-56-2026 for the replacement of the retaining wall located at 48 to 62 Caithness St. W. (Structure No. 13) in Caledonia, Ontario. The project involves the construction of pre-cast segmental unit gravity retaining walls, supported by a geotechnical investigation and technical drawings. The contract requires a completion date of December 11, 2026, with a total allocated duration of 40 working days. Bids must be submitted electronically by September 29, 2026. The procurement is governed by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive, with the award granted to the bidder with the lowest evaluated total contract amount after applying a 10 percent evaluation advantage for Ontario-made goods and services. Key requirements include the provision of a Project Manager and Site Superintendent, each possessing at least 10 years of relevant experience, and the submission of a detailed construction schedule and sealed professional engineering drawings. Contractors must adhere to Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS) and specific safety protocols for working near Enbridge Gas infrastructure. Financial security is mandatory, including a performance bond for 100 percent of the contract price and a labour and material payment bond for 50 percent. Additionally, the selected bidder must provide a WSIB Certificate of Clearance and ensure commercial general liability insurance names G. Douglas Vallee Ltd. as an additional insured. Work is restricted to weekdays, starting no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and concluding half an hour before sunset.