CONCLUDE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTS WITH THE FIRMS ARTELIA CANADA INC. AND CIMA+ S.E.N.C. FOR PROFESSIONAL WORK SUPERVISION SERVICES WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF PROGRAMS FOR POTABLE WATER MAIN REHABILITATION BY LINING, REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE CONNECTIONS, AND SEWER MAIN REHABILITATION BY LINING, FOR A DURATION OF 36 MONTHS, INCLUDING A 6-MONTH EXTENSION OPTION - ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF THE AGREEMENTS: $19,935,607.23, TAXES INCLUDED - PUBLIC TENDER

This decision pertains to the conclusion of framework agreements with two firms, Artelia Canada Inc. and Cima+ S.E.N.C., for professional work supervision services. These services are required for several critical infrastructure programs: potable water main rehabilitation by lining, replacement of lead service connections, and sewer main rehabilitation by lining. The framework agreements will have an initial duration of 36 months, with an option to extend for an additional 6 months. The estimated total amount for these agreements, including taxes, is $19,935,607.23. These agreements were established through a public tender process. The professional supervision services are essential to ensure the quality, compliance, and timely execution of these extensive rehabilitation and replacement projects, which are vital for maintaining the city's essential water and sewer infrastructure. The project is managed by the Road Network Infrastructure Service and the Urban Infrastructure Projects Realization Department, with funding allocated based on usage.

This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works, Consulting and water and sanitation sectors. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 11.6 million.

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