Opportunity
Iqaluit #2026-RFSO-003
Standing Offer for As-and-When Civil, Electrical, Plumbing, and Water Picking Services for City of Iqaluit
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
2026-RFSO-003
NAICS
237110, 237990, 238210, 238220
The City of Iqaluit, Department of Public Works and Engineering, is seeking qualified contractors to provide as-and-when-required civil, electrical, plumbing, and water picking services to support municipal infrastructure and operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Iqaluit, Department of Public Works and Engineering - Scope of Services: - Civil works: excavation, granular material placement, compaction, backfilling, ditch reprofiling, snow removal, road grading, pipeline repairs, culvert replacements, hauling, and restoration in frozen ground and permafrost conditions - Electrical services: maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and replacement of electrical systems at city facilities (fire hall, airbase garage, water/wastewater treatment plants, booster stations), with compliance to Canadian Electrical Code and Nunavut Electrical Protection Act - Plumbing services: installation, repair, and maintenance of water, sanitary, and storm piping systems, pumps, filtration systems, and pool infrastructure at municipal facilities - Water picking services: thawing frozen underground water infrastructure (watermains, service lines), including all materials, labour, equipment, and supervision - Contract Structure: - Three-year standing offer agreement, as-and-when-required, with possible extensions - Potential for both Primary and Secondary Contractors per service category to ensure continuity and public safety - No guaranteed minimum work volume; pricing based on hourly and unit rates - Unique Requirements: - Work in extreme Arctic conditions (frozen ground, permafrost) - Emergency response capability and compliance with local codes, health, and safety regulations - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named in the solicitation.
Description
The City of Iqaluit, Department of Public Works and Engineering, is inviting proposals from qualified contractors to provide as-and-when-required services in support of municipal operations and infrastructure needs. The solicitation aims to establish one or more standing offer agreements for civil works, electrical services, plumbing services, and water picking services for a period of three years. The City may enter into agreements with a Primary Contractor and a Secondary Contractor for each service category to ensure service continuity and public safety. The City makes no guarantee regarding the quantity, frequency, or value of work assigned under the resulting contracts.