Opportunity
CanadaBuys #26-58165
NRC Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Construction – Phase 4
Posted
October 01, 2026
Respond By
November 10, 2026
Identifier
26-58165
NAICS
237110, 237990, 238910, 562910
The National Research Council of Canada is seeking a general contractor to separate sanitary and storm sewers at its Montreal Road campus in Ottawa. - Government buyer: National Research Council Canada (NRC), through its RPPM office; the procurement office contact is Jonathan Bullard. - Scope: Phase 4 construction includes removing pavement and existing combined sewers, then installing separate sanitary and storm sewers, manholes, and catch basins. Related work includes excavation, grading, paving, curbs, sidewalks, site lighting, and landscaping. - Quantified soil work: Excavate, haul, and dispose of an estimated 785 m³ of contaminated soil and 470 m³ of non-contaminated soil. Other construction work is primarily stipulated-price. - Notable requirements: A mandatory site visit, bid security, security clearance, and listing of subcontractors and suppliers are required. Construction waste recovery must reach 90%; soil management must follow applicable Ontario excess-soil rules. Work must accommodate ongoing campus operations. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs or contractor vendors are named; no manufactured products are specified.
Description
The National Research Council of Canada requires a contractor to complete Phase 4 of the sanitary and storm sewer separation project at 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario. The procurement is an open-bidding construction tender, with a stated contract period of 12 months. Interested bidders must attend one of the mandatory site visits on October 15 or 16, 2026, and the tender documents specify security clearance and bid security requirements. The notice gives an opportunity amount range of $2,000,001 to $10,000,000.