Summary#
Montréal city council unanimously adopted a position in favour of using the first 12-month renewal option for two existing valve-supply contracts. The contracts are with D.M. Valve et Contrôles Inc. and Wolseley Canada Inc.; the agglomeration council makes the final decision at a later meeting. City staff say the goal is to keep supplying valves for water-main projects.
- The renewal would run from December 21, 2025, to December 20, 2026, or end earlier if the available funds are used up. The existing terms and conditions would stay the same.
- The resolution also calls for an evaluation of both suppliers’ performance after the renewal period.
- The original contracts followed public call for tenders 23-19676. They cover two lots and included two possible 12-month renewals; this is the first renewal option.
What it means for you#
- Water-service users: The decision does not directly change household water rates, eligibility, or service rules. City staff say the valves are needed for water-main projects and maintenance.
- The two suppliers: If the renewal goes ahead, they would continue supplying valves under their existing contract terms.
- The agglomeration: It would use funds already authorized for the contracts. The decision summary says the agglomeration bears the full cost.
Money#
The renewal requires no additional funds to be authorized; it would use money already set aside for the contracts.
- The original authorization was $2,986,918.02, taxes included.
- As of October 31, 2025, $975,720.14, taxes included, had been spent, leaving $2,011,197.88, taxes included, available, including contingencies and incidental costs.
- The materials do not give a separate cost for the renewal.
What is unclear#
- The materials do not say how much of the remaining funds each supplier would receive.
- They do not give the number of bids received or say whether either contract was the lowest compliant bid.
- The contracts originally allowed a second 12-month renewal option, but the materials do not explain whether it will be considered or on what basis.
Case for#
- City staff say several water-main projects are being prepared and valves are needed for construction and maintenance.
- The contracts still have funds available, and the renewal keeps the existing terms in place.
- Staff say they are satisfied with the suppliers’ service and the quality of the valves supplied.
Case against#
- One trade-off is that the renewal continues the existing contracts rather than seeking new bids for this period. The materials do not provide bid numbers or a price comparison.
- The decision uses part of a previously approved budget, but does not state how much each supplier will receive during the renewal.
- The performance evaluation is to happen after the 12-month period; the materials do not describe its criteria or how its results will affect future renewals.