Fabrication of a Replacement Stilling Well Platform and Associated Components for the Pointe-des-Cascades Hydrometric Station (02MC005), Fleuve Saint-Laurent, Québec

Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking a fixed-price contract for the fabrication of a hot-dip galvanized steel grated platform and associated components for the Pointe-des-Cascades Hydrometric Station (02MC005) on the St. Lawrence River in Quebec. This project is a life cycle replacement of a rusted-out stilling well intended to improve water level monitoring accuracy and ensure safe station operations. The mandatory scope includes a preliminary site visit to verify dimensions, the fabrication and supply of platform components such as beams, railings, and grating, and a professional engineering review and certification. Optional deliverables that may be exercised via contract amendment include the installation of the platform and stilling well, the installation of helical screw piles by a certified technician, and the removal and disposal of the existing well and shelter. The contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder achieving the highest combined rating based on technical merit (60%) and price (40%). To be considered responsive, bidders must satisfy all mandatory technical criteria and achieve a minimum score of three out of fifteen points on point-rated technical criteria. The period of performance extends from the date of award until March 31, 2027. Required certifications include a valid CNESST workers' compensation certificate and a license from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec. All work must be performed in accordance with the provided drawing package and is subject to inspection by the ECCC Technical Authority and the Engineer of Record.