Opportunity
Merx #RFP-RDOS-26-WATER SERVICES-084
Condition Assessment Services for Naramata Water System Raw Watermain
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
June 05, 2026
Identifier
RFP-RDOS-26-WATER SERVICES-084
NAICS
541330, 541620
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen is soliciting proposals for a technical assessment of a critical water infrastructure asset: - Government Buyer: - Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) - Scope of Work: - Condition assessment and investigation of a major raw water main pipeline - Pipeline details: - Approximately 2100 meters in length - 600mm diameter - Constructed of PVC (AWWA C905 PR165 DR25) or ductile iron (AWWA C151/A21.51 PC 200) - Features cement mortar lining (AWWA C104/A21.4) and polyethylene encasement (AWWA C105/A21.5) - Runs from Okanagan Lake water intake to McKay Water Treatment Plant - Services required: - Technical investigation and inspection - Identification of forming issues and risk assessment - Estimation of rehabilitation timelines - Remediation planning to prevent catastrophic failure - No specific OEMs, equipment, or vendors are named in the solicitation - Focus is on professional services for pipeline quality control, testing, and inspection - The assessment will inform future remediation and cost planning for the water system
Description
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is seeking proposals for an investigation and condition assessment of a major raw water main pipeline approximately 2100 meters in length and 600mm in diameter. The pipeline runs from the Okanagan Lake water intake to the McKay Water Treatment Plant and is critical as the main feeder from the lake source to the treatment plant. The assessment aims to identify any forming issues, gauge a potential timeline for rehabilitation, and prevent catastrophic failure. The project will help establish a remediation plan and anticipate remedial costs.