CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DETAILED DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND DECOMMISSIONING OF THE SAPPERTON PUMP STATION

Metro Vancouver is seeking a qualified engineering consulting firm for solicitation 26-0444 to provide detailed design, tendering, construction, and post-construction engineering services for the Sapperton Pump Station system in New Westminster, British Columbia. The primary scope of work involves decommissioning the original Sapperton Pump Station, converting the existing wet well into a grit chamber to reduce grit entering the New Westminster Interceptor system, and reconfiguring the standby back-up power system for the Sapperton Pump Station Replacement, which includes the installation of two 2.0 MW generators. The project is divided into two phases, with Phase A awarded to the successful consultant and Phase B subject to satisfactory performance in Phase A and board approval. The selection process is value-based, with technical qualifications accounting for 70 percent of the evaluation, focusing on firm and staff experience, project methodology, and local presence in the Metro Vancouver region. Proponents must demonstrate a track record of at least three completed projects within the last 15 years and comply with EGBC Quality Management Guidelines. The contract is governed by the laws of British Columbia and requires adherence to various provincial and federal environmental and labor laws. Compensation is based on hourly rates up to a maximum upset price, with monthly itemized invoicing and a 30-day payment term. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 19, 2026.