Western Financial Place - Evaporative Condenser

Solicitation CRA2026-T-006, issued by the City of Cranbrook, is a stipulated price contract for the replacement of the evaporative condenser at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook, British Columbia. The project is governed by CCDC 2-2020 standard forms and requires adherence to a 68-page mechanical specification prepared by Polar Engineering. On-site work is specifically scheduled for June 2027 to align with a two-week annual facility maintenance shutdown, with a required substantial performance date of July 16, 2027. A critical safety requirement includes the provision of environmental protection plans to manage the potential spill or release of ammonia. Bids must be submitted electronically via BC Bids by October 27, 2026, at 2:00:01 pm local time. The evaluation process uses a weighted matrix where bid price accounts for 70 points, while experience and team, schedule, and work methodology each account for 10 points. Required submission documents include a bid bond of at least 10 percent of the bid price, a list of subcontractors, and a consent of surety. Successful contractors must provide performance and labour and material payment bonds, each for 50 percent of the contract price, and maintain WorkSafe BC clearance. Payment is processed through progress applications requiring a schedule of values and CCDC 9A statutory declarations.