POLYBUTYLENE WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENTS (AREA 4)

The Corporation of the Town of Georgina is soliciting bids for contract OID2026-061 to replace ninety-two 19mm polybutylene water service connections with durable 19mm copper piping. The project, located in Area 4 of Keswick on Elm Avenue, Pineway Avenue, and Parkway Avenue, includes the installation of curb stops, boxes, main stops, and service saddles from the main to the property line. The approved budget for this project is 930,000.00 dollars exclusive of taxes. Work must be performed during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and requires the use of hydrovac excavation and specific tree preservation fencing. The contractor is responsible for all quality control, while the Town provides quality assurance to ensure payment is only made for acceptable works. Qualified respondents must hold a minimum Class I Water Distribution or Supply certification from the Ontario Water Wastewater Certification Office. Bidders are required to submit an Agreement to Bond, a Bid Bond, and completed pricing schedules via the electronic bidding system by October 14, 2026. The contract is governed by the Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications OPSS.MUNI 100 and the Town of Georgina's Standard Terms and Conditions. Key requirements include adherence to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act for excavations, compliance with LSRCA Permit GP.2025.049 for environmental management, and strict following of mandatory watermain disinfection procedures. Payment terms are generally net thirty days, unless governed by the Construction Act.