Consulting Services for Structural Analysis of Water Street Dam

The City of Peterborough has issued Request for Proposal RFP-174-26 for professional consulting services to perform a comprehensive structural analysis and condition assessment of the Water Street Dam and Pumphouse. The objective of the project is to determine the structural adequacy and remaining useful life of the asset while identifying deficiencies such as river piping and concrete deterioration. The scope of work includes destructive and non-destructive concrete testing, corrosion surveys, rock anchor performance testing, and underwater inspections conducted by qualified divers. The selected consultant will provide rehabilitation and replacement options for 25, 50, and 100-year horizons, culminating in a professional engineer-sealed Structural Evaluation Report. A draft report is due by August 1, 2027, with the final report due by September 30, 2027. The contract is anticipated to be executed in January 2027, with the award based on a ranking system that combines non-price rated criteria and pricing. Proponents must achieve a minimum threshold of 20 points in the non-price category, which heavily weights company experience with hydroelectric dams, project team qualifications, and municipal infrastructure knowledge. Mandatory requirements include providing an HST registration number, a business license, and proof of ability to insure for Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability, each at a limit of 5,000,000 dollars. All work must comply with Professional Engineers Ontario standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.