Nadina River Spawning Channel - Lake Water Intake Replacement
ClosedDepartment of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) sought bids for this general construction requirement in British Columbia. Open bidding: any qualified supplier can submit a bid. The lowest compliant price wins. Bidders had 15 days between publication and closing.
Key dates
- Published March 3, 2026 254 days ago
- Bids close March 18, 2026 239 days ago
- Contract starts May 1, 2026 195 days ago
- Contract ends July 15, 2026 120 days ago
Work is expected to start about 44 days after bids close. Planned duration: about 3 months.
What the buyer is asking for
Nadina River Spawning Channel - Lake Water Intake Replacement
Description of the project
This project involves the replacement of the existing lake water intake servicing the Nadina River Spawning Channel at Nadina Lake, located approximately 80 km south of Houston, British Columbia. The work will be carried out at an approximate water depth of 30 feet and will require construction diving services. The work includes:
a) Removal and disposal of the existing lake water intake box (approximately 8’4” x 8’4” x 8”, steel), including work adjacent to an existing asbestos-bonded, asphalt-dipped corrugated steel pipe stub, and appropriate hazardous materials handling and disposal procedures.
b) Supply and/or fabrication of a new lake water intake and associated components. Fabrication may be completed by an experienced subcontractor.
c) Installation of the new lake water intake and intake screen, including underwater placement, secure attachment, and integration with the existing pipeline to ensure effective operation and protection of fish and fish habitat.
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d) Implementation of environmental protection and sedimentation mitigation measures to minimize disturbance to the lakebed and surrounding fish habitat during in-water works.
The Contractor must be responsible for all labour, equipment, diving services, transportation, logistics, permitting, inspections, environmental compliance, and coordination with the Departmental Representative. An initial site visit is required to verify measurements and confirm project layout prior to commencing work.
Specifications and Drawings will be included and posted in Phase Two Invitation to Tender.
Site visit
The site is very remote and works in underwater so an onsite visit will not be offered. DFO will offer an optional online bidder’s meeting to provide a virtual site tour and discuss site challenges.
Requirements mentioned in the notice
- Site visit / meeting “An initial site visit is required to verify measurements and confirm project layout prior to commencing work.”
- Licences & safety “The work includes: a) Removal and disposal of the existing lake water intake box (approximately 8’4” x 8’4” x 8”, steel), including work adjacent to an existing asbestos-bonded, asphalt-dipped corrugated steel pipe stub, and ap…”
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Who can bid and how it is decided
- Process Competitive - Open bidding Open bidding: any qualified supplier can submit a bid.
- How the winner is chosen Lowest Price The lowest compliant price wins.
- Trade agreements Canadian Free Trade
- Goods & services category Infrastructure maintenance and repair services, Marine construction services, Pile driving service
Documents attached to the notice
- 30007717 rfq enPDF · official file
View the official notice → (reference cb-81-8698305)
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