Consulting Services for Aeration Basin - Fergus WWTP

The Township of Centre Wellington is seeking consulting services under RFP 61-26 to design a new aeration system for the Fergus Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 350 Queen Street West, Fergus, Ontario. The project focuses on replacing blower and diffuser infrastructure to optimize oxygen transfer efficiency, maximize diffuser coverage, and improve overall system reliability. The scope of work is divided into four primary tasks: a background information review, the design of the new system, the development of tender-ready procurement documents, and post-construction services. All designs must comply with the plant's Environmental Compliance Approval and the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive for Capital Infrastructure. The contract is structured as a time and materials agreement, with the award based on a scoring system that weights project approach, company experience, team expertise, and the work plan at 80 percent, and pricing at 20 percent. Bidders must meet mandatory requirements and achieve a minimum score of 56 out of 80 on rated components to be considered. Key administrative terms include a 20-business-day inspection and acceptance period for deliverables, a requirement for a Workers Safety and Insurance Board Clearance Certificate, and a seven-year record-keeping mandate. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the bids&tenders system by October 19, 2026.