Service for Upgrading the Variable Speed Drive of the Screw Compressor in the Sludge Storage Building of the Montreal Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Ville de Montréal is issuing this tender for a service to upgrade the variable speed drive (VSD) of the screw compressor located in the sludge storage building of the city's wastewater treatment plant. This service falls under the categories of Maintenance, Repair, Modification, Refurbishment, and Installation of Goods and Equipment, specifically Special Industrial Installations or Machine Manufacturing Services. The procurement method is a direct award contract, justified by the possibility of demonstrating a sole-source situation, as indicated by the referenced legal articles. The screw compressor and its VSD are critical components for managing and processing sludge, a significant byproduct of wastewater treatment. Upgrading the VSD is likely intended to improve energy efficiency, enhance operational control, increase reliability, and potentially reduce maintenance costs associated with the compressor. The Ville de Montréal aims to ensure its wastewater treatment plant operates with state-of-the-art technology and efficient systems. The sole-source justification suggests that a specific provider or technology is uniquely suited to meet the stringent requirements of this upgrade within the existing infrastructure.

This is a services contract in the water and sanitation, trade and industry and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Wastewater and Industrial Machinery. 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 services in the water and sanitation sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.