Geotechnical, Hydrogeological, Excess Soils Management For the Lister Road Gravity Sewer Detailed Design

The Regional Municipality of Niagara issued Request for Quotations 2026-Q-145 on September 28, 2026, to secure professional geotechnical engineering services for the Lister Road Gravity Sewer Detailed Design. The project involves geotechnical, hydrogeological, and excess soils investigations to inform the design and construction of proposed infrastructure. The scope of work includes executing boreholes in roadways and boulevards, installing groundwater monitoring wells, and performing in-situ and laboratory testing. The project is divided into two phases: Phase 1A for design and a provisional Phase 1B for hydrogeological studies to support Permit to Take Water applications. Key deliverables include an Assessment of Past Uses, Sampling and Analysis Plan, borehole logs, and a final Geotechnical Interpretive Report, with draft submissions beginning November 4, 2026, and continuing through January 15, 2027. The contract is awarded to the top-ranked respondent based on a multi-stage evaluation process where the lowest stipulated subtotal contract amount determines the winner after mandatory requirements are met. All work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Regulation 903, and the Niagara Peninsula CAD Standard, with final reports signed by a Professional Engineer registered in Ontario. Technical requirements specify that bedrock cores must be stored in marked wood boxes per ASTM standards and all testing must be conducted by a CCIL certified laboratory. Administrative requirements include submission of invoices via email to the Niagara Region, adherence to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and the provision of a current WSIB clearance certificate. The response deadline for this solicitation is October 15, 2026.