Kitchener Bids and Tenders #P17-123

City of Kitchener Waterworks Repair Services Solicitation

The City of Kitchener is soliciting contractors for comprehensive waterworks repair services: - Scope includes planned and emergency installation and repair of municipal water mains, water services, water valves, and fire hydrants - Roadway patching and a mandatory seven-day monitoring period to ensure patch integrity are required - Work may occur at or near the Waterloo Light Rail Transit System - Contractors must complete ION LRT Safety Awareness training within two months of contract award - Planned work covers valve replacements, service and main repairs, and air release valve maintenance - Emergency repairs address approximately 90 water main breaks per year, with 10%-20% of these repairs expected to be contracted out - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique requirements include LRT safety training and the ability to respond to both planned and emergency situations

Description

The City requires qualified, experienced contractors for regular planned and emergency installation and repair services to the municipal side of water mains, water services, water valves, and fire hydrants. The work includes repair and patching of roadways with a monitoring period of seven days to ensure the patch's integrity. The contract may involve construction near the Waterloo Light Rail Transit System, requiring successful proponents to obtain ION LRT Safety Awareness training within two months of contract award. Planned work includes valve replacements and repairs, while emergency repairs address approximately 90 water main breaks per year, with 10%-20% of repairs expected to be contracted out.

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