Moosomin Dam: New Pressure Relief Wells & Earthworks

Water Security Agency

Published: Jul 16, 2026

Updated: Jul 17, 2026

Source: SaskTenders

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works and humanitarian aid sectors, with a focus on Dams and Rehabilitation. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 4, 2026.

Published through SaskTenders, 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 construction and civil works 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Moosomin Dam is located 12 kilometres south of the Town of Moosomin, SK on Pipestone Creek. The dam was constructed in 1954 by the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA).A series of 17 relief wells were drilled in the toe of the dam in 1955. The relief well materials of construction vary, and include the use of helcore, transite, no-corrode, and plywood piping. The relief well piping is end of life and requires replacement.WSA intends to install new, modern stainless steel relief wells to reduce pore water pressures through the main embankment dam & foundation of the Moosomin Dam. This will better manage the phreatic surface throughout the dam and embankment, improving the stability of the main embankment dam and foundation. This project includes:Site grubbingInstallation of five (5) stainless steel pressure relief wells.Installation of two (2) stainless steel monitoring wells. The construction of the monitoring wells is typical of the pressure relief wells.Well development, testing and well commissioning.Excavation and construction of a grass swale and “half pipe” drainage system for the new relief wells.Decommissioning the existing 16 pressure relief wells. Existing Relief Well #7 (RW7) was previously destroyed and cannot be located.Site grading to provide improved overland water drainage to the project area.Topsoil and landscaping with certified grass seed mix appropriate to the area and environment.

WSA is a Treasury Board Crown corporation within the meaning of The Crown Corporations Act, 1993 (Saskatchewan) that is governed by The Water Security Agency Act (Saskatchewan). WSA is responsible for water management in the Province of Saskatchewan, which includes managing the province’s water supply, protecting water quality, ensuring safe drinking water and the treatment of wastewater, reducing flood and drought damage, protecting aquatic habitat, and managing dams and related supply channels.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from SaskTenders and was originally published on July 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Water Security Agency

Water Security Agency has issued 18 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Transport & Logistics, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via SaskTenders. Most recent publication: July 16, 2026.

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What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 4, 2026. You have 18 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

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This notice was issued by Water Security Agency in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.