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

The Region of Durham is soliciting proposals under RFP-1096-2026 for consulting engineering services to design and construct an elevated water storage facility in Port Perry, located on the north side of Reach Street west of Sherrington Drive. The scope of work includes the design of an elevated tank with an estimated 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, as well as updated project schedules and a 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 requires all final engineering documents to be signed and stamped by a Professional Engineer or Architect licensed in Ontario and mandates compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and O.Reg 128/04 for drinking water system operators. Selected consultants must maintain professional liability insurance of at least 2 million dollars per claim and provide WSIB clearance. Performance will be monitored through daily site visits by a resident inspector and technical verification at five distinct design stages. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 4, 2026, with an anticipated agreement execution in January 2027. Payment is processed via direct deposit within 60 days of invoice approval, provided a valid 10-digit Regional purchase order number is included.