Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Dive Platform & Board Repairs

The City of Brantford has issued Request for Quotations 2026-97 for dive platform and board repairs at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre located at 254 North Park Street, Brantford, Ontario. The project scope includes the cleaning, preparation, and recoating of corroded steel base assemblies and auxiliary structures, as well as the removal and replacement of existing stainless steel railings at the 5m and 7.5m platforms with new 304 stainless steel systems designed to Ontario Building Code standards. Key deliverables include P.Eng stamped shop drawings for new railings, railing testing at specific locations, and a manufacturer's signed material warranty. The work must follow design drawings by Gravity Engineering and includes the installation of fire-resistant polyester film floor panels. The procurement process follows a three-stage evaluation consisting of mandatory submission requirements, mandatory technical requirements, and pricing, with the award granted to the top-ranked compliant respondent based on price. Quotations must be submitted via the electronic bidding system by October 8, 2026. The anticipated project duration is three to four months, with mobilization expected in October or November 2026 and substantial completion targeted for January 2027. Awardees must provide performance and labour and material payment bonds each valued at 50 percent of the contract price, maintain commercial general liability insurance, and provide a valid WSIB clearance certificate. Payment will be processed monthly via email upon submission of proper invoices and supporting documentation.