"Public Works"

The Public Works Service is creating a new Operator B position to support its aqueduct, sewer, and surface drainage operations.

Council approved the creation of a new blue-collar operator position within the Public Works Department to support water and sewer infrastructure maintenance.

The committee authorized an additional $610,000 for the rental of sweepers, trucks, and cranes with operators to meet higher-than-expected demand for municipal works. This brings the total contract value to $1,220,000.

The committee authorized the Public Works Department to exercise the fourth optional renewal period for the GPS telemetry system contract with Focus Gestion de flotte et carburant inc., covering the period from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027.

The committee authorized the Public Works Department to rent light vehicles for municipal operations for a three-year period (April 15, 2026, to April 14, 2029), with an estimated total cost of $5,688,397.47.

The committee authorized the city to join a group purchasing agreement with the Centre d'acquisitions gouvernementales (CAG) for the procurement of light vehicles for the 2027 period. This allows the city to benefit from bulk pricing, subject to an annual membership fee of $500 and an administrative fee of $350 per vehicle.

The committee authorized the Public Works Department to exercise the final one-year renewal option for the contract to supply bulk materials (granular materials). The contract, originally awarded in 2022, will continue through June 2027.

The City is creating a new permanent position of Civil Engineering Technician within the Public Works Department to meet operational needs identified in the three-year workforce plan.

This item proposes adjustments to the organizational structure of the Public Works Department to better align with operational needs.

The City Council expresses its sincere condolences to the family of René Bonnier, a Public Works foreman who had been with the City since 2012.

Councillor Steve Moran gives notice of a future by-law to authorize a $15.2 million loan for purchasing vehicles and equipment for various municipal departments.

Council approved the creation of a new civil engineering technician position within the Public Works Department.

The committee awarded two-season contracts for grass cutting services to 9219-3879 Québec inc. and 6493904 Canada inc. (Paysagiste Mathis) for a total value of $692,455.45 including taxes.

The committee authorized a $259,515 expenditure to create a two-year temporary project manager position focused on fleet decarbonization and electrification for the Public Works Department.

The city is purchasing a new ladder truck for the Public Works Department from Techno Feu inc. for $3,503,206.03. This was the lowest compliant bid received.

The city is purchasing two rescue trucks from Techno Feu inc. for $5,728,014.24. This was the only compliant bid received, and the city attempted to negotiate the price unsuccessfully.

The committee authorized a $44,882 expenditure to extend a temporary staffing assignment for a General Building Maintenance Manager in the Public Works Department for four months.

The City awarded a contract to Distribution Maranda Inc. for the supply and installation of truck equipment for approximately $836,056.65. The contract may be renewed for two additional years, bringing the total potential value to $2,508,169.95.

The City awarded a two-year contract to 11182609 Canada Inc. for arboriculture services near Hydro-Québec lines for $584,647.88. The contract may be renewed for two additional years, bringing the total potential value to $1,169,295.76.

The City awarded a five-year contract to AV-Tech Inc. for hourly HVAC maintenance services for approximately $1,716,548.01.

The City authorized an additional $365,000 for the contract with Vaillant Excavation for the transport and disposal of contaminated soil, due to higher-than-anticipated quantities.

The committee approved the extension of a temporary administrative coordinator position in the Public Works Department until December 31, 2026. The cost of $119,215 requires committee approval as it contributes to a total salary expenditure exceeding $250,000.

The committee approved the creation of a 36-month temporary commissioning coordinator position for the Public Works Department. The $375,133.70 cost will be funded through the professional fees envelope.

This item proposes changes to the organizational structure of the Public Works Department to improve operational efficiency.

The municipal council expresses its condolences to the family of Julie Landry, a horticulturist who worked for the City of Gatineau's Public Works Department since 2010.

Council approves organizational changes in the Public Works Department, including the abolition of a welder position and the creation of a mechanic-welder position.

Council authorized the Public Works Department to use leftover funds from previous years' vehicle and machinery budgets to purchase a new forklift, as the current one is beyond repair.

The city has awarded a contract to J.A. Larue inc. for the purchase of a new street snowblower for the Public Works department at a cost of $253,919.99.

The city has awarded a three-year contract to Battlefield Equipment Rentals for the on-demand rental of backhoes without operators for municipal work, with a total estimated cost of $660,666.71.

The city has authorized the Public Works and Water/Residual Materials departments to hire several roofing firms for a three-year period to perform maintenance and repairs, with a potential total value of $634,271.09.

The committee awarded a sole-source contract to Virage Simulation inc. for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of a French-language driving simulator for the Public Works department. The total contract value is $234,491.51, with an option to renew for a second year, bringing the potential total to $253,519.87.

The City is seeking approval to purchase a 10-wheel truck equipped with an articulated bucket lift for the Public Works Department. This vehicle is required for municipal maintenance operations.

The City is awarding a contract to Posi-Plus technologie inc. for the purchase of a 10-wheel truck with an articulated aerial lift for $809,260.31. The contract includes an option for a second purchase in 2027, which would bring the total potential value to approximately $1.68 million.

The city is awarding a contract to Jacques Olivier Ford inc. for $1,002,594.66 to purchase trucks and cube vans for the Public Works Department. The committee also rejected non-compliant bids for other sections of the tender and authorized the procurement department to re-tender those specific sections.

The city is exercising an optional one-year renewal for a labor services contract with Lafleur de la Capitale inc. for the Public Works Department. The total value of the contract, including the optional period, is $649,954.59. The committee also authorized the use of a secondary service section specifically for natural disasters or pandemic situations.

The city is increasing the contract value for the 2025 road patching program with Eurovia Québec Construction inc. by $126,346.97. This increase covers additional paving and structural adjustments identified in both the East and West sectors of the city, bringing the total contract value to $914,423.56.

The city is rejecting the only bid received for the rental of a backhoe because it failed to meet the goal of fostering competition and ensuring a diversity of qualified suppliers. The city will modify the tender documents and launch a new call for tenders at a later date.

The city is awarding contracts totaling $1,823,718.51 to Inter Outaouais inc. and Camion Excellence Peterbilt for the purchase of 10-wheel and 12-wheel trucks. These vehicles are intended for bulk material transport and snow removal operations.

The city is exercising the second and final optional renewal period for a snow removal contract for various parking lots and locations. The contract value for this period is $1,727,913.05, and the treasurer is authorized to budget for these costs in 2026.

The city is awarding a five-year contract to Les Constructions Gilga ltée for general building maintenance and repairs. The contract is valued at approximately $3,093,427.38, with a potential one-year renewal that would bring the total to $3,712,112.86. Prices will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index.

The city is terminating its housekeeping contract with Ressources immédiates inc. due to failure to meet contractual obligations. The city is awarding the new contract to the second-lowest bidder, HD Maintenance, for approximately $814,536.94, with the contract running until May 2028.

The city is awarding a five-year pest control and extermination contract to Extermination Regionex Extermination inc. (a division of Orkin Canada) for $303,821.44. Unit prices will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index.

The city is awarding a contract to Drummondville Ford for $783,462.64 to purchase six-wheel trucks with dump beds for the Public Works Department.

The city is authorizing an additional $14,268.64 for a snow removal contract with Paysagiste Envert & Fils and exercising the first optional renewal period. The total cumulative value of the contract, including future renewals, is estimated at $697,225.14.

The city is adjusting the administrative timeline for a tire supply contract with the Centre d'acquisitions gouvernementales (CAG). This change has no financial impact and simply aligns the contract period to cover the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

The city is awarding a three-year contract to Deslauriers / 137269 Canada ltée for $425,026.69 to maintain and inspect fire safety systems. The contract includes a three-year renewal option.

The city is awarding a three-year contract to Vitres.Net for $283,166.18 to provide window washing services for various city buildings. The contract includes a two-year renewal option.

The municipal council expresses its condolences to the family of Mr. Roch Gauthier, who served as an arena attendant for the City of Gatineau since 2008.

The city is awarding a contract to Carle Ford inc. for $363,453.22 to purchase a six-wheel truck equipped with an enclosed box and a crane for the Public Works Department.

The committee awarded contracts for the supply and transport of bulk materials for approximately $750,029.24 for one year, with an option to renew for an additional year.

The city authorized the Public Works Department to rent lifting and elevating equipment based on daily and weekly rates. The contract includes provisions for annual CPI-based price indexing and potential two-year renewal options.

The city awarded three-year housekeeping contracts to HD Maintenance, Ressources immédiates inc., and Placement UP inc. for various city buildings. Some bids from Placement UP inc. were rejected due to being abnormally low.

The city awarded a two-season contract to 9147-9279 Québec inc. (Epursol) for catch basin cleaning and residue disposal, totaling approximately $672,028.88. The contract includes options for four additional one-season renewals.

The city approved the creation of a temporary 36-month forestry technician position for the Public Works Department, with a total cost of $289,352.99.

The City is authorizing the Procurement Department to purchase specialized vehicle diagnostic software directly from a U.S. manufacturer. This is necessary because no Canadian suppliers exist for these specific licenses, and current regulations require council approval to bypass local procurement preferences in such cases.

The committee awarded contracts for the purchase of cab-chassis trucks with equipment to Jacques Olivier Ford inc. ($129,916.00) and Carle Ford inc. ($343,545.30) for the Public Works Department.

The City is reorganizing the Public Works Service to optimize operations. This includes creating a new foreman position for mechanical workshops, reassigning staff, and adjusting administrative support roles.

This item proposes changes to the internal organizational structure of the Public Works Department.

Council approved several organizational changes within the Public Works Department, including the creation of a new mechanical workshop foreman position, the reclassification of various roles, and the creation of a payroll and attendance clerk position. These changes are part of the three-year staffing plan and will be funded through existing operational budgets.

The city is exercising an optional renewal for the rental of a GPS telemetry system for its fleet, provided by Focus Gestion de flotte et carburant inc., for the period of November 2025 to October 2026.

The city is exercising the first optional one-year renewal for the supply of bulk granular materials for the Public Works Department, effective June 2025.

Authorization for the Public Works Department to rent heavy trucks without operators for municipal work from April 2025 to March 2028.

The city awarded a five-year contract to Combustion R.P. for refrigeration and gas technician services. The total value of the contract is approximately $4,979,337.30, covering maintenance for various municipal buildings and infrastructure.

The City awarded a three-year contract for the supply of safety footwear for Public Works employees. The contract is split into two sections: the East section was awarded to Spécialiste en Sécurité au Travail for approximately $344,706, and the West section to Riobec Sécurité inc. for approximately $262,232.

The city is authorizing the Public Works Department to rent sweepers, trucks, and cranes with operators for municipal work from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026. Rates will be indexed annually based on the Consumer Price Index and fuel costs.

The city is authorizing the Public Works Department to rent heavy machinery with operators for municipal work from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. Rates will be indexed annually based on the Consumer Price Index and fuel costs.

The city is authorizing the Public Works Department to rent trucks with operators for snow removal and bulk transport operations for the 2025 season.

The city has awarded a two-year contract to 14467825 Canada Inc. for pothole repairs, totaling approximately $178,500.99, with an option for a third year.

The City is authorizing an additional $178,071.19 for the contaminated soil transport and disposal contract with Uniroc inc. due to higher-than-expected quantities.

The city has awarded a contract to United Rentals of Canada inc. for the emergency rental of 18-inch pumps on an as-needed basis. The contract is valid until August 31, 2026.

The city is authorizing an additional $100,000 for the light vehicle rental contract with Location Sauvageau inc. to meet ongoing operational needs. This brings the total contract value for the affected sections to approximately $246,190.72.

The committee recommended that Council approve the abolition of a horticulturist position and the creation of a tree pruner position within the Public Works Department.

The committee authorized the Public Works Department to exercise the second and final optional renewal period for the elevator and freight elevator maintenance contract with Kone inc. This ensures continued maintenance services from January 9, 2025, to January 8, 2026.

The committee authorized the Public Works Department to exercise the second optional one-year renewal period for the contract with Distribution Maranda inc. for the supply and installation of furnishings and equipment, effective from September 15, 2024, to September 14, 2025.

The city is exercising the first optional renewal period for a snow removal contract (2022 SP 111) for various city parking lots and locations, covering the 2024-2025 season.

The City is extending a temporary administrative coordinator position within the Public Works Department until December 31, 2025. Because the associated salary costs exceed $250,000, executive committee approval is required.

Council authorized a $263,000 budget transfer to cover the increased costs of purchasing four hydraulic ladder vans and two tankers. The funds are being sourced from savings realized by a lower-than-expected cost for the purchase of 15 tracked tractors.

The City is creating a new 'Foreman, Roads and Parks' position within the Public Works Department to support winter and summer maintenance operations.

This item authorizes a change in the internal organizational structure of the Public Works Department.

The committee authorized an additional $100,000 for the light vehicle rental contract with Enterprise Canada to meet daily operational needs, bringing the total contract value to approximately $195,535.08.

The city is approving an additional $24,052.45 for excavator rentals to complete ditch cleaning work planned for 2023.

The city has awarded a three-year contract to Traitement d’Eau S.T inc. for the cleaning and repair of water towers, totaling approximately $362,171.25.

The city has awarded a five-year contract to Way Power Solutions inc. for the inspection and maintenance of generators (Section A), totaling approximately $2,281,463.03.

The city has awarded contracts to Pro 4 Saisons and Lafleur de la Capital inc. for grass cutting and brush clearing services at various locations, including ditches and retention basins, for a total of approximately $712,750.28 over two seasons.

The city has awarded contracts to Budget Auto inc., Location Sauvageau inc., and Enterprise Canada for the rental of light vehicles for various sections, totaling approximately $2,006,836.90 for one year.