District of Stewart - Forcemain Replacement

The District of Stewart is soliciting tenders for a sanitary forcemain replacement project, solicitation number 0895.0021.01, which involves the installation of fused HDPE piping and associated connections to replace a portion of the existing system. The project scope includes installing rigid insulation over the forcemain, performing utility locates through field exposure, managing wastewater via septic pumper trucks during tie-ins, and conducting post-installation pressure testing. All work must adhere to the 2019 Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) unit price contract format. Technical specifications include a requirement for a minimum pipe cover of 1.5 meters and a strict prohibition on directional drilling. Tenders must be submitted electronically through the specified online bidding system no later than September 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders are required to provide an electronic bid bond equal to 10% of the tender price from a surety licensed in British Columbia. Upon award, the successful contractor must provide a performance bond and a labour and material payment bond, each totaling 50% of the contract price, along with a baseline construction schedule and WorkSafe BC compliance clearance within 15 days. The owner will evaluate costs based on the Schedule of Quantities, including all optional work items, such as a specific tie-in at King Street and Ith Avenue. Monthly invoicing is required, with payments processed within 20 calendar days of receipt.