AWARD A DIRECT CONTRACT TO VIDÉOTRON LTÉE TO CARRY OUT WORK ON ITS CABLE NETWORK AS PART OF THE GOUIN BOULEVARD WEST BURYING PROJECT, BETWEEN TOUPIN BOULEVARD AND MARTIN AVENUE, FOR A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $340,010.23, TAXES INCLUDED

This municipal council decision approves a direct contract with Vidéotron Ltée for work related to its cable network infrastructure. This work is specifically tied to the project for burying the overhead cables along Gouin Boulevard West, between Toupin Boulevard and Martin Avenue. The maximum amount authorized for this contract is $340,010.23, inclusive of all taxes. The decision is made by the Municipal Council, falling under the Electric Services Commission and the Office of the President of the Commission. This direct contract is likely due to Vidéotron Ltée being the sole provider of the necessary cable services or infrastructure in the specified area. The project aims to improve the urban landscape, enhance reliability of telecommunications infrastructure, and potentially increase safety by removing overhead lines. This contract ensures the necessary coordination and execution of work by Vidéotron Ltée to support the broader Gouin Boulevard West infrastructure project.

This is a works contract in the information and communication technology, construction and civil works and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure and Road Transport. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 340,010.

Published through Montreal Contracts, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the information and communication technology sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.