Sanitary Sewer Structural Lining - Phase VIII

Contract 2026-15, titled Sanitary Sewer Structural Lining - Phase VIII, is a unit price agreement with the City of Saint John, New Brunswick, for the design, supply, and installation of cured-in-place structural lining for sanitary and combined sewers. The scope of work covers several locations, including Keith Court, Knox Court, Main Street West, and Sherbrooke Street, involving various pipe diameters ranging from 200 mm to 375 mm. Key technical requirements include a minimum design life of 50 years, a minimum safety factor of 2, and adherence to ASTM Standards F 1216-09 or F 2019-11. Liners must generally meet CL-625 live load requirements, with specific segments requiring Cooper E-80. Polypropylene material is explicitly prohibited for 300 mm and 375 mm pipes. The contract is awarded to the lowest compliant tenderer and requires substantial completion by November 15, 2026. Mandatory submission requirements include a 10 percent bid bond, a New Brunswick Construction Safety Association letter, and evidence of a 5 million dollar liability insurance policy. Upon award, the contractor must provide performance and labour and material payment bonds, each at 50 percent of the tender price. Quality assurance is managed through preliminary and final CCTV inspections approved by the Engineer, and the contractor is responsible for all cleaning, debris removal, and the correction of any installation deficiencies. Payment is processed via the Engineer's Certificate based on the submitted Schedule of Quantities and Unit Prices, with a specific sanitary contingency allowance of 20,000 dollars.