Cartier Regional Water Co-op-St. Eustache Water System Upgrade

The Manitoba Water Services Board, on behalf of the Cartier Regional Water Co-op, is soliciting bids for the St. Eustache Water System Upgrade. The project scope includes the installation of a new vertical turbine pump to increase community flow, distribution header upgrades, below-grade reservoir piping additions, and surface restorations. The work also encompasses electrical and instrumentation tasks, specifically the supply and installation of flow, pressure, temperature, level, and turbidity instruments. The engineer's estimate for the project is 441,000.00 dollars, with an additional extra work allowance of 100,000.00 dollars. Bids will be ranked based on the total quoted price, provided the bidder passes evaluation criteria regarding qualifications and compliance. Submissions must be made via the e-Bidding Platform by October 2, 2026, and must include a bid bond for at least ten percent of the total tender price. The successful contractor must achieve substantial performance by May 31, 2027, with liquidated damages set at 2,500.00 dollars per working day for delays. The contract requires a performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, and all work must adhere to the Manitoba Workplace Health and Safety Act and the National Building Code. Payment is structured through unit and lump sum prices, with fifty percent of general requirements paid upon mobilization and the remainder paid monthly until substantial performance.