EQ754-261618 - Long Lake Dam and Little Brother Lake Dam Replacement, Haliburton Ontario

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The opportunity involves the replacement of Long Lake Dam and Little Brother Lake Dam, along with the construction of an access road to Long Lake Dam, within the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site in Haliburton, Ontario. The primary objective is to ensure the structural integrity and functionality of these dams, which are critical for water management and environmental conservation in the area.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
The issuing organization is the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), located in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. The primary contact for this RFP is Mirunalini Premkumar, who can be reached at [email protected].

KEY DATES:

• Posted Date: June 12, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: July 16, 2026, by 14:00 EDT
• Mandatory Site Visit: June 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT
• All bids submitted after the deadline will be declared non-responsive.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements to be considered eligible:

• Attendance at the mandatory site visit on June 25, 2026.
• Communication with the Contracting Authority to confirm attendance at the site visit.
• No specific certifications, registrations, or bonding requirements are mentioned in the RFP.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Bidders should possess expertise in:

• Dam engineering and construction.
• Gravel or dirt road construction services.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and standards relevant to work within a national historic site.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Proposals will be evaluated based on a combined score of technical merit and price. The RFP does not specify the exact weighting of these factors but indicates that both will be considered in the selection process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, bidders with the following qualifications may have a competitive advantage:

• Previous experience in similar dam construction or replacement projects.
• Proven track record of working within environmentally sensitive areas or historic sites.
• Relevant certifications in engineering or construction management.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunity, allowing potential bidders to assess their fit for the project based on the outlined criteria.