AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO AQUA DATA INC. TO PERFORM CAMERA INSPECTION OF SEWER PIPES AND MANHOLES WITH TELEPHOTO LENSES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF MONTREAL TERRITORY FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS - TOTAL EXPENDITURE OF $1,239,157.58 (CONTRACT: $1,209,157.58 AND CONTINGENCIES: $30,000), TAXES INCLUDED, PUBLIC TENDER CALL 22-19251 - 2 BIDDERS INCLUDING ONLY ONE COMPLIANT BIDDER

This contract awards professional services to Aqua Data Inc. for the inspection of sewer pipes and manholes using camera technology with telephoto lenses. This service will be provided across the entire territory of the City of Montreal for a duration of three years. The total expenditure for this contract is $1,239,157.58, inclusive of taxes. This amount is comprised of $1,209,157.58 for the contract itself and $30,000 for contingencies. The procurement process, Public Tender Call 22-19251, involved two bidders, with only one deemed compliant. The Service de l'Eau, Direction des Réseaux d'Eau, is responsible for this contract. Regular and thorough inspection of the sewer network is crucial for identifying potential issues such as blockages, structural damage, or infiltration, thereby allowing for proactive maintenance and preventing costly failures. This contract ensures the city's wastewater infrastructure is systematically monitored and maintained to ensure its operational integrity and public health protection.

This is a consulting contract in the water and sanitation and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Wastewater and Feasibility Studies. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 1.2 million.

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 consulting in the water and sanitation sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.