Provision of Consulting Services for Multi-Family Water Metering Designs

The City of Richmond is seeking a qualified engineering consultant to provide design services for the Multi-Family Water Metering Program, aimed at improving water usage monitoring and conservation across multi-family residential properties. The contract solicitation, identified as BC8577P, was posted on May 7, 2026, with responses due by June 4, 2026, and is open to firms capable of delivering professional engineering services aligned with the program’s objectives as outlined in the Contract Documents. Although the solicitation is listed under the Government of Canada’s procurement system, the contracting authority is the City of Richmond, with all correspondence and inquiries to be directed to the primary point of contact at purchasing@richmond.ca. The project requires the consultant to develop detailed designs supporting the installation of water meters in multi-family buildings, ensuring compliance with municipal standards and operational requirements. The scope of work includes site assessments, technical specifications, coordination with utility systems, and documentation necessary for construction and implementation. While no specific set-aside or NAICS code is provided, the procurement is open to eligible contractors meeting the City’s qualifications and technical capabilities. The place of performance is not explicitly defined but is expected to be within Richmond, British Columbia, as the program targets local multi-family housing stock. The consultation process will be evaluated based on technical merit, experience, and proposed methodology, with the selected vendor expected to deliver results in alignment with the City’s water conservation and infrastructure modernization goals.