Hydrovac Excavating Services

Solicitation T-080-26 is a Request for Tender issued by the Region of Halton for Hydrovac Excavating Services. The contract will be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder based on a fixed and firm Schedule of Prices. Required equipment includes hydrovac trucks with at least 12 cubic yard debris bodies and 1200-gallon water reservoirs, including heaters for winter operations. The contractor must adhere to strict performance standards, including a three-hour arrival window for emergency or same-day requests and a minimum four-hour charge per job site. Compliance with the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 and environmental regulation O. Reg. 406/19 is mandatory. The contractor must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of at least 2,000,000 dollars per occurrence and provide a WSIB certificate of clearance every 60 days. Financial security requirements may include performance bonds up to 100 percent of the bid price, labor and material payment bonds up to 50 percent, or a letter of credit up to 150 percent. Bidders must submit all documentation, including a Schedule of Prices and Vendor Code of Conduct Acknowledgement, via the designated electronic bidding system by the November 10, 2026 deadline. Payment will be processed via EFT, and the Regional Representative will conduct inspections at job sites to ensure compliance with all applicable acts and guidelines.