Storm Line Cleaning and Inspection Program 2027- Phase 1

The City of Grande Prairie is soliciting bids for the Storm Line Cleaning and Inspection Program 2027- Phase 1 under solicitation number RFT-2026-102. The scope of work includes the cleaning and inspection of approximately 30 kilometers of stormwater pipes and the cleaning of approximately 791 catch basins and manholes within the Swanavon, Highland Park, Patterson Place, and Southview neighborhoods. All inspection reporting must adhere to NASSCO standards, and the contractor is required to collect rim-to-invert measurements for each pipe. Work must be performed in accordance with the City of Grande Prairie Construction and Design Manuals, Aquatera Utilities Inc. Construction Manual, and Alberta Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. The contract is anticipated to be executed in November 2026 with a completion date of August 1, 2027. Bids must be submitted electronically via the bids&tenders platform by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Mountain Time. Award will be granted to the qualified compliant bidder with the lowest total pricing, determined through a three-stage evaluation process covering mandatory submission requirements, technical requirements, and pricing qualification. Mandatory certifications include a Pipeline Assessment Certification Program certificate and proof of accreditation in a safety program recognized by Alberta Labour, Occupational Health and Safety, such as a COR or SECOR certificate. Contract administration is managed by the City of Grande Prairie Engineering Services, with payments issued via certificates from a Consulting Engineer within 10 days of receiving a compliant application and statutory declaration. The contractor is required to provide Performance and Labour and Material Payment Bonds. Governing law for the agreement is the laws of the province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada. Bidders are cautioned that any contact with City officials outside of the designated Procurement Buyer through the bidding system may result in disqualification.