Consulting Engineering Services for the design and construction of an elevated water storage facility in Port Perry

The Region of Durham is soliciting consulting engineering services under RFP-1096-2026 for the design and construction of a new elevated water storage facility in Port Perry, located on the north side of Reach Street west of Sherrington Drive. The project scope includes the construction of a conventional shaped elevated tank with a capacity of either 5,678 m3 or 7,569 m3, the extension of a new watermain and local sanitary sewer on Reach Street, and the completion of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Addendum. Key deliverables include a technical memorandum on population projections and sizing strategies, updated project schedules, and a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan. This solicitation is restricted to prequalified bidders, specifically AECOM Canada Ltd., J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd, R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, and Stantec Consulting Ltd. The contract is governed by custom terms and conditions rather than standard FAR clauses, requiring a lump sum engineering fee and disbursement fee structure. Proponents are evaluated based on a rated criteria system, with a significant focus on the understanding of project goals and the proposed approach. Awarded consultants must maintain professional liability insurance of at least 2 million dollars per claim and provide WSIB clearance. Performance requirements include daily site visits by a resident inspector during active construction and continuous QA/QC reviews at various design stages. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Region's bidding portal by November 4, 2026, with an anticipated agreement execution date in January 2027. Payment terms are set at 60 days following the approval of monthly invoices.