The Town of Deep River intends to rehabilitate the Deep River Elevated Tank in 2022. The Deep River Elevated Tank is a multi-leg elevated steel spheroid design, which was constructed in 1961. The steel tank has a max diameter of 14 m (~46’), height of 39.6 m (~130’), and storage capacity of approximately 1,500 m3. The tank is supported on a 29 m (~95’) high steel pedestal. The tower is located near 33170 Trans-Canada Hwy, Deep River, ON.
Rehabilitation works are anticipated to include:
- Complete removal and replacement of the exterior coating system via abrasive blasting including steel inspection and repairs as required, complete with the installation of a temporary scaffolding and hoarding system on the exterior of the tank.
- Life safety upgrades including: modifications to existing exterior access landings, guardrails and walkways; installation of tie-off columns, D-ring anchors, davit bases and grab ladders.
- Cleaning and Repainting of Valve Pit piping.
- Installation of telecom cable management
- Temporary relocation of existing antennas to new mounts.
- Site restoration, commissioning and return of all systems to the Owner in full operational condition
The Town of Deep River is following a prequalification process (RFPQ) prior to tendering the above noted project. Submissions are being requested from GENERAL CONTRACTORS with expertise in the construction works summarized above. Each submission must include all of the information requested in this document. Only those General Contractors who successfully meet the requirements of the prequalification process will be invited to bid on this project
Tender documents for this project are expected to be available to pre-qualified contractors in early April 2022 and awarded in May 2022. Exterior coating will be scheduled to be completed in late Fall 2022 and scaffolding removed by the end of 2022.
