Installation of backflow preventors on domestic water main entrance and fire suppression systems to support compliance with the highest industry drinking water protection standards. The project aims to ensure public safety and the long-term safety of our shared water resource and it’s aiming for compliance under the Schedule “I” of the City of Ottawa’s Water By-Laws.
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Basic information
Reference
WS4087504097-Doc4087504155
Solicitation no.
WS4087504097
Buyer
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*CNST
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys
Classification & terms
UNSPSC
UNSPSC 72000000 — Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services
Delivery & regions
Province
Quebec
Regions of delivery
*Ottawa
Contract term
August 18, 2023 → March 31, 2024
Key dates
Published
July 10, 2023
Closes
October 6, 2023
Amendment no.
007
Contact
End-user
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.
1
BLACK & MCDONALD LIMITED
18 contracts won· latest July 23, 2026
CAD $26.9M
total awarded
2
R.J.G. Construction Limited
16 contracts won· latest December 11, 2025
CAD $115.1M
total awarded
3
Slate Construction Inc
16 contracts won· latest September 1, 2026
CAD $22.9M
total awarded
4
Les Entreprises P E C inc
14 contracts won· latest September 10, 2026
CAD $25.9M
total awarded
5
Cube Construction Ltd
14 contracts won· latest June 15, 2026
CAD $13.2M
total awarded
BLACK & MCDONALD LIMITED is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.
