Decontamination following accidental mercury spill at the Baillets plant in June 2012

This tender concerns the procurement of services for the decontamination of the Baillets plant, following an accidental mercury spill that occurred in June 2012. The City of Montreal is the contracting authority for this project. The procurement method specified is a negotiated contract, justified by specific articles of the relevant procurement laws (Article 573.3 para. 2.1°(LCV), 938 para. 2.1°(CM), 112.4 para. 2°(CMM), 105.4 para. 2°(CMQ), 101.1 para. 2°(STC)). These articles typically relate to service contracts that fall outside the scope of agreements like the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) or are concluded with non-profit organizations. The nature of the work involves specialized environmental remediation to address the hazardous mercury contamination. The objective is to ensure the safe and effective cleanup of the affected site, restoring it to acceptable environmental standards. This is a critical environmental health and safety initiative for the City of Montreal, requiring expert intervention to manage the risks associated with mercury exposure and environmental pollution. Further details regarding the specific scope of work, technical specifications, and timelines are expected to be provided to potential bidders. The selection process will follow the outlined negotiated contract procedure, emphasizing the specific rationale provided for its use.

This is a works contract in the environment and climate sector, with a focus on Pollution Control and Waste Management. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Quebec SEAO, 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 environment and climate 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.