Emergency Connection Rehabilitation

The City of Saskatoon is soliciting bids under ITT 26-0049 for a qualified Water and Sewer Contractor to perform trenchless replacement of planned and failed water and sewer service connections. The scope of work focuses on replacing lead or polybutylene water services and clay tile or fibre sewer service connections using pipe-bursting technology. The selected contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision, including all necessary excavation, installation, testing, and surface restoration on City property. The initial contract term is for one year, from January 2027 to December 2027, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. The contract will be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder based on a three-stage evaluation process covering mandatory submission requirements, technical requirements, and pricing. Pre-conditions for award include possessing a City of Saskatoon Water and Sewer License, a Saskatchewan WCB Clearance Letter, approved ISNetworld registration, and a completed Declaration of Equipment and Supplier List. Bidders must provide a digital bid bond for 10 percent of the total tendered price, and the successful contractor must furnish performance and labor and material payment bonds, with performance bonds conditioned at 50 percent of the total contract price. Administrative requirements include monthly invoicing submitted to the Engineer, preceded by a payment certificate submitted ten days prior. Work must adhere to the City's Standard Specifications and Drawings for Roadways and Water and Sewer Construction and the Contractor Environmental Guidelines, which require the submission of an Environmental Management Plan. Final acceptance is contingent upon a successful inspection by the Project Engineer and the issuance of a Construction Completion Certificate, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with the contract and The Builders Lien Act.