Detailed Design Services for the Secondary Raw Water Intake

The City of Cornwall is seeking qualified consulting engineering firms to deliver detailed design services for a new Secondary Raw Water Intake project aimed at enhancing the city’s water supply infrastructure. The project entails the construction of a subsurface intake structure on the north bank of the Cornwall Canal, extending approximately 260 meters into the north channel of the St. Lawrence River using trenchless technologies, with the intake positioned at a depth of about 7.9 meters underwater. This intake will be connected via a new low lift pumping station to the existing Cornwall Water Process Plant through a roughly 680-meter transmission pipeline, routed along King Street, Young Street, and Second Street West. The selected firm will be responsible for comprehensive engineering investigations, detailed design of all components including the intake structure, pumping station, intake piping, and transmission pipeline, as well as preparing design reports, conducting cost estimates, supporting the tendering process, providing construction administration and supervision, and delivering post-construction services. Public consultation and coordination with other City-appointed consultants are also required to ensure seamless integration of the project with existing systems and community expectations. Proposals must be submitted by June 27, 2026, under solicitation number BT-26-P04, with the contract falling under NAICS code 541330 for engineering services. The opportunity is posted by the City of Cornwall as the contracting authority, with Melissa Sterling identified as the primary point of contact for inquiries. While the agency listing references the Government of Canada, the project is municipally led and focused entirely on local infrastructure development within Cornwall. The design work must adhere to technical and regulatory standards appropriate for water infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on minimizing environmental disruption through trenchless methods and ensuring long-term operational reliability. Successful proponents must demonstrate proven experience in similar water intake and transmission projects, strong project management capabilities, and the capacity to meet all design, reporting, and coordination requirements outlined in the solicitation.