Wastewater sanitary sewer pumping station (SSPS) overflow upgrades in the Region of Durham

Solicitation D2026-18 is a request for tenders issued by the Regional Municipality of Durham for wastewater sanitary sewer pumping station overflow upgrades. The project encompasses several construction divisions, including concrete, metals and alloys, earthworks, and process interconnections. The contract is structured as a CCDC 2-2020 Stipulated Price Contract but will be administered as a Unit Price Contract. Successful bidders must complete all work within ten weeks of receiving an Order to Commence Work and provide support during a 14-day performance evaluation period. The award will be granted to the compliant bidder with the lowest pricing who passes a reference check requiring positive responses from at least two of three references. Mandatory submission requirements include an electronic submission form, pricing forms, and Buy Ontario Act DSCP documentation. The project mandates strict adherence to health and safety regulations, including OHSA and various Ontario Regulations, as well as environmental guidelines from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks. Specialized marine work requires a contractor with at least ten years of experience in diving and maritime construction. Contractual obligations include providing performance and labour and material payment bonds, each equal to 50 percent of the tendered price, and a digital bid bond of 40,000 dollars. Materials, particularly process valves, must be stored and transported in original packaging per manufacturer requirements. All temporary marine markers must comply with the Canadian Navigable Waters Act and Transport Canada requirements. Payments are processed monthly via direct deposit upon submission of a proper invoice and a CCDC 9A-2018 Statutory Declaration. Final acceptance is contingent upon a site warranty inspection and the issuance of a Final Acceptance Certificate by the Region.