Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #235500
Engineering Services for Salmon Arm Watermain Upgrade and Loop Design
Posted
November 02, 2026
Respond By
November 20, 2026
Identifier
235500
NAICS
541330
The City of Salmon Arm is seeking engineering design and construction support for two municipal watermain projects. - Buyer: City of Salmon Arm; no sub-agency or specific office is identified. - Project A — Foothill Road SW Watermain Upgrade: Upgrade approximately 1,020–1,400 m of existing 100 mm watermain to 250 mm C900 PVC DR18, from 14 Avenue SE southwest to 10 Street SW. - Services include topographic survey, utility-conflict investigation, detailed design, a Class A cost estimate, an Interior Health Authority (IHA) construction permit application, and a Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) tender package. - Construction-phase support includes project management, contract administration, resident field inspection, and record services. - Project B — 30 Street SW Watermain Loop: Design a new 200 mm watermain connecting an existing 150 mm PVC main to an existing 200 mm stub near the Foothill Road SW intersection. - Services include survey, utility-conflict coordination, 100% design, a Class A pre-tender estimate, and an IHA construction permit. Tendering and construction-phase services are provisional and subject to budget approval. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are identified. IHA and MMCD are referenced in connection with permitting and tender requirements, respectively. - Separate pricing is requested for the two projects.
Description
The City of Salmon Arm is seeking engineering services for two water distribution projects identified in its 2025 Water Master Plan Update. Project A involves upgrading approximately 1,020–1,400 m of watermain along Foothill Road SW, including survey, utility coordination, detailed design, permitting, tender documents, and construction-phase services. Project B involves designing a new 200 mm watermain loop on 30 Street SW, with survey, utility coordination, design, cost estimating, and permitting. Separate pricing is required for both projects, and the City will confirm 2027 budget approval before completing Project B’s later phase.