Design Work for Hydro Place Parking Lot

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is soliciting lump sum design services for the expansion of the upper-level parking area at Hydro Place, located at 500 Columbus Drive in St. John's. The project aims to resolve winter parking shortages by adding 50 new paved parking spaces, which includes 36 spaces along the upper access road and the paving of an existing gravel area. Key deliverables for the selected consultant include at least one site visit, a detailed drainage model and report signed by a Professional Engineer, a comprehensive landscaping plan, and the completion of Approval-In-Principle requirements per the City of St. John's Development Design Manual. All engineering work must be performed and stamped by professionals registered with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador. The solicitation closes on October 23, 2026, at 3:00 pm local time. Award selection is based on a combined score of non-price rated criteria—including the respondent's experience, skills, and personnel expertise—and relative pricing, with the lowest price serving as the tie-breaker. Successful contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least 5,000,000 dollars and adhere to strict health, safety, and environmental protocols, including the submission of an HSE Work Plan and providing a Workplace NL clearance letter. The contract is governed by the laws of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the federal laws of Canada.