RFQ Condensory Road Valve Chamber Improvements

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is seeking a qualified contractor for construction services to improve the Condensory Road Valve Chamber. The scope of work involves replacing a butterfly valve and flange coupling adaptor, installing a new drain valve, consolidating air valves, and adding a box-curvett style chamber lid with an aluminum access hatch and a fiberglass grating floor. Key operational requirements include maintaining the active water transmission main, with only one approved shutdown of no more than 24 hours. The project must be completed between November 1, 2026, and January 29, 2027, and requires a Cultural Heritage Inspection Permit from the Komoks First Nation. Responses must be submitted in English via the bids&tenders system by October 29, 2026, at 2:00pm Pacific time. Evaluation is based on a best-value approach, considering mandatory requirements, point-rated criteria, and social value initiatives such as living wage payments and local hiring. The successful contractor must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $5,000,000 per occurrence and name the CVRD as an additional insured. Payment terms include progress payments within 30 days of invoice receipt, subject to a 10% holdback, with final holdback release occurring 55 days after substantial performance. All work is warranted for one year from the date of acceptance.