Summary Details
Capital regional district
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
MAIN NO.4 UPGRADE AND BEAR HILL TRUNK EXTENSION
RFP No.2025-006
Purpose of this RFP
The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to invite eligible Proponents to prepare and submit competitive Proposals to construct and commission the
Main No. 4 Upgrade and Bear Hill Trunk Extension (the “
Project”).
Through the RFP process, the CRD is seeking to enter into a construction contract (the “
Construction Contract”) with an experienced, qualified contractor (the “
Contractor”) to construct the Project.
Background to this RFP
The Capital Regional District (CRD) supplies drinking water to approximately 400,000 people within the Greater Victoria area, supporting residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and agricultural uses via the CRD’s Regional Water Supply (RWS) and Saanich Peninsula Water (SPW) systems.
The RWS transmission system is generally comprised of reservoirs, dams, storage tanks, disinfection facilities, tunnels, pressure control stations, bulk meters, cathodic protection systems, and transmission main assets. There are approximately 122 kilometers of water transmission mains ranging in diameters from 400 mm to 1,525 mm and consisting of steel, ductile iron, asbestos cement, and concrete pressure pipe material.
The SPW system is a sub-regional CRD service that consists of transmission mains, storage tanks, pump stations, pressure control stations, and bulk meters. There are approximately 46 kilometers of transmission mains ranging in diameters from 200 mm to 762 mm and consisting of steel, ductile iron, PVC, asbestos cement, and fiberglass pipe material.
The CRD is seeking a qualified contractor (“Contractor”) to provide construction services associated with two (2) separate transmission main capital projects within the RWS and SPW services. The Main No. 4 Upgrade project includes the supply and installation of approximately 2910m of 762mm diameter steel pipe, including appurtenances. The Bear Hill Trunk Extension project includes the supply and installation of approximately 2925m of 600mm diameter ductile iron pipe, including appurtenances. Both projects include additional works for the District of Central Saanich and the District of North Saanich. A full description can be found in the project specifications. Prior to submitting a Proposal, Proponents should carefully review the Construction Contract.
Key Contractor Responsibilities
Pursuant to the Construction Contract, the Contractor will be responsible for:
Main No. 4 Upgrade:
Supply and installation of approximately 2,916m of 762mm diameter steel pipe, including appurtenances in municipal right-of-way [CRD Asset];
Supply and installation of approximately 725m of 200mm diameter PVC pipe and appurtenances, including bypass of existing 150mm diameter asbestos concrete water main [District of Central Saanich Asset]; and
All work required to complete the scope outlined within the Construction Contract.
Bear Hill Trunk Extension:
Supply and installation of approximately 2,925m of 600mm diameter ductile iron pipe, including appurtenances in municipal right-of-way [CRD Asset];
Supply and installation of approximately 110m of 500mm diameter ductile iron pipe, including appurtenances in municipal right-of-way [CRD Asset];
Supply and installation of approximately 105m of 300mm diameter ductile iron pipe, including appurtenances in municipal right-of-way [CRD Asset];
Supply and installation of various lengths of PVC watermain, smaller than 300mm diameter, including appurtenances in municipal right-of-way [District of North Saanich and District of Central Saanich Assets];
Surface work improvements;
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Closing Time and Date for Submission of Proposals
The CRD will accept
either hard copy or electronic submissions on or before the following date and time (the “
Closing Time”):
Time: 2:00:00 p.m. local time
Date: June 4, 2025
The CRD reserves the right to extend the Closing Time at its sole discretion.
Electronic Submission:
Submit a PDF copy of the Proposal in accordance with the instructions contained herein, to the following email address:
Email:
PurchasingIWS@crd.bc.ca
Delays caused by any computer related issues will not be grounds for an extension of the Closing Time. Proposals received electronically with a time stamp after the Closing Time will not be considered. CRD will utilize the timestamp on its internal e-mail system in the event of a dispute as the final time.
Proposals sent by fax will not be considered.
Hard Copy Submission:
Submit three (3) copies of each proposal and one (1) USB, in accordance with the instructions contained herein, at the following specific physical location:
Attention: Shari McCreesh, Purchaser
Address: Capital Regional District
479 Island Highway
Victoria, BC V9B 1H7
Proposals received after the Closing Time will not be considered. The actual time of Hard Copy Proposal submissions will be determined with reference to the clock used by the CRD for that purpose. Proponents are encouraged to submit their Proposals well in advance of the Closing Time to minimize the risk of their Proposal being late.
