Provision of Engineering Services for Preliminary and Detailed Design, Contract Tender Preparation, Contract Administration, Inspection, Geotechnical Investigation and Material Testing for 2026 Various Bridge and Culverts Rehabilitation and Replacement Pr

The Regional Municipality of Halton is soliciting proposals for professional engineering services for the 2026 Various Bridge and Culverts Rehabilitation and Replacement Program. The scope of work encompasses ten structures and includes preliminary and detailed design, contract tender preparation, contract administration, inspection, geotechnical investigation, and material testing. Key deliverables are phased through preliminary design at 30 percent, detailed design at 60 percent, and final design at 90 and 100 percent, followed by tender preparation and construction phase services. The project requires coordination with various approval authorities and adherence to the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual and MEACEO Agreement standards. Award selection is based on a combined scoring system where technical proposals must achieve a minimum threshold of 70 percent to be considered, with the remaining 20 percent of the score based on a pro-rated cost evaluation. The successful consultant must be a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario and maintain significant insurance coverage, including 5 million dollars in Commercial General Liability and 2 million dollars each for Automobile and Professional Liability. Strict compliance is required regarding Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems accreditation, AODA accessibility standards, and the submission of WSIB clearance certificates with every invoice. Payments are processed via Electronic Funds Transfer, and the Region maintains sole ownership of all produced materials.