Opportunity
CanadaBuys #WS5756049415
Watermain Replacement and Upgrades at Esquimalt Graving Dock, Victoria, BC
Posted
June 22, 2026
Respond By
July 08, 2026
Identifier
WS5756049415
NAICS
237110, 237990
This opportunity from Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC) seeks contractors for a major watermain replacement at the Esquimalt Graving Dock in Victoria, BC. - Government Buyer: - Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), Government of Canada - Project location: Esquimalt Graving Dock, Victoria, British Columbia - Scope of Work: - Remove existing watermain and install a larger watermain in both north and south service tunnels (confined spaces) - Replace a section of the sanitary main - Demolish and install new water service connections - Upgrade firefighting connections - Reroute a compressed air line - Replace water meters - Install monitoring instrumentation, including SCADA-linked sensors - Install new pipe supports - Complete full commissioning and system cleanup - Notable Requirements: - All work must be performed in confined tunnel spaces - Includes both mechanical and instrumentation upgrades - Full commissioning and operational readiness required - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named in the solicitation - Contract duration is 38 weeks - Procurement is governed by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Description
PSPC requires the replacement of the Dock Tunnel watermain at Esquimalt Graving Dock (EGD) in Victoria, BC. The project includes all labour, materials, and equipment to remove the existing watermain and install a larger one in the north and south service tunnels, including associated connections. Additional work includes replacing a section of the sanitary main, demolishing and installing new water service connections, upgrading firefighting connections, rerouting a compressed air line, replacing water meters, and installing monitoring instrumentation. New pipe supports and full commissioning are also required, with work to be completed within 38 weeks.