CanadaBuys #26-58080

NRC South Campus Watermain Replacement Construction Services

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking a contractor to replace the main watermain at its South Campus, located at 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Contact: Collin Long - Scope of Work: - Full replacement of the main watermain infrastructure - Construction services include open cut excavation, primarily outdoors, with some work inside tunnels - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment - Products/Services Requested: - Watermain replacement construction service (no specific OEMs or part numbers specified) - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory Indigenous Participation Plan with a minimum 5% procurement target from Indigenous businesses - Canadian content required for materials such as steel, wood, and aluminum - Contractor must have at least 5 years of watermain construction experience - Project Manager and Site Superintendent must each have at least 10 years of relevant experience - Security clearance and insurance requirements apply - Compliance with Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act - Greenhouse gas emissions measurement and reduction targets - Bidders must submit names of all subcontractors and suppliers; omission results in disqualification - Contract Duration: - Estimated at 58 weeks (approximately 13 months) from notice of acceptance

Description

This solicitation is for the replacement of the South Campus Watermain located at the 1200 Montreal Road Campus of the National Research Council of Canada. The project scope includes replacing the watermain at the specified location. The contract duration is estimated to be 13 months, starting from September 1, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and the solicitation is issued in both English and French. The contract is subject to various trade agreements including NAFTA, WTO GPA, and others.

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