"water treatment"

The city is seeking authorization from the provincial government to use an 'Integrated Project Delivery' (IPD) method for the refurbishment of the water resource recovery station in the Buckingham and Masson-Angers sectors. This is a pilot project for the city to test this collaborative construction delivery model.

This item involves the approval of a contract for janitorial services at the city's drinking water production facilities to ensure ongoing maintenance and cleanliness.

The city awarded contracts for the purchase of water treatment chemicals for 2026. The contracts are conditional upon the adoption of the 2026 budget.

The City of Gatineau is joining a group purchasing initiative led by the Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) to acquire water treatment chemicals (aluminum sulfate, ferric sulfate, chlorine gas, and sodium hydroxide) for 2026-2027. This allows the City to benefit from bulk pricing and shared administrative processes.

This item authorizes a cost adjustment for engineering fees related to the refurbishment of the Gatineau drinking water treatment plant. The adjustment is budget-neutral.

Council authorized a partnership agreement to bring a vocational training program for water treatment operators to Gatineau. This initiative addresses the critical need for trained staff, as nearly 30% of current operators are expected to retire within the next few years.

This item establishes a partnership to relocate a vocational water treatment training program to Gatineau's municipal facilities, facilitating specialized training for students.

To address a shortage of qualified water plant operators, the city is partnering with the Paul-Gérin-Lajoie Vocational Training Centre to relocate a water treatment training program to Gatineau. This initiative is fully funded by the Quebec Ministry of Education and aims to begin training in the fall of 2025.

To address a shortage of qualified water plant operators, the City will support the relocation of a specialized training program from Vaudreuil to Gatineau facilities.

The City is providing support to the Paul Gérin-Lajoie Vocational Training Centre to relocate their water treatment training program into Gatineau's municipal water facilities.

This item authorizes the City to support the relocation of the 'Water Treatment Processes' vocational training program from Vaudreuil to Gatineau. This initiative aims to address the critical shortage of water plant operators, as nearly 30% of the City's operators are expected to retire within the next three to five years.

This item concerns the renovation of the drinking water treatment plant in the Gatineau sector. It involves awarding a contract following a public tender process to ensure the continued safety and efficiency of the city's water infrastructure.

This item approves the exercise of an optional period for the supply of polymer, a chemical used in the water treatment process at the Gatineau sector plant.

This item authorizes a contract for the cleaning of treatment ponds and the disposal of sludge at the Masson-Angers water treatment facility, which is a necessary maintenance task.

The City is awarding a contract to Brault Maxtech inc. for the purchase of Trojan water treatment system parts. This was a sole-source procurement as the firm was identified as the only supplier capable of meeting the specific technical requirements.

The city is adjusting the professional fees for engineering consultants working on the post-ozonation process at the Aylmer water treatment plant. This adjustment is budget-neutral, meaning it does not require additional funding from the city.

The City is approving an additional $255,774.42 for engineering services related to the post-ozonation project at the Aylmer water treatment plant. This increase covers extra site supervision due to project complexity and design adjustments, with no net impact on the city budget.

The city is rejecting all bids received for the supply and installation of liquid oxygen equipment at the Buckingham water treatment plant, likely due to issues with the tender process or pricing.