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RFI - Watermean Leak Detection Services

Issued by City of Guelph · via bids&tenders — Canadian municipal & public-sector bid opportunities

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Published
5 Nov 2026
Closes
19 Nov 2026, 19:30 UTC
Reference
26-106 RFI
Location
Ontario, Canada
Sector
Water & Environment
Type
services

At a glance

City of Guelph in Canada has published a request for information in water & environment: “RFI - Watermean Leak Detection Services”. Submissions close on 19 November 2026, 14 days from today. Quote reference 26-106 RFI in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 11 notices from this buyer since 2026, 6 of them currently open. There are 164 open water & environment notices in Canada on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through bids&tenders — Canadian municipal & public-sector bid opportunities, not through FreeTender.

Details

This Request for Information (RFI) is for qualified respondents to provide information regarding available watermain leak detection technologies and associated service delivery models. While leak detection is an established practice within the water utility industry, the City wishes to better understand the range of technologies, capabilities, methodologies, implementation requirements, and performance outcomes currently available.

Buyer: City of Guelph

Bid number: 26-106 RFI

Bid classification: Services

Bid type: RFI

Question deadline: Thu Nov 12, 2026 12:00:00 PM (EST)

Submission type: Online Submissions Only

Public opening: No

Categories: Water and Sewer; Flow Testing; Hydrant Painting; Wastewater Treatment & Services; Water Treatment Chemicals Supplies & Services; Well & Water Related Services; Watermain Swabbing; Cathodic Protection; Hydrant Inspections; Emergency Watermain; CCTV Inspection; New or Replacement Water/Sewer Lines; Water Meters; Catch Basin Cleaning; Environmental Goods & Services

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Context for bidders

We hold 11 notices from City of Guelph, going back to August 2026 — 6 of them still open. They buy mostly in Water & Environment, Construction & Infrastructure and Manufacturing & Supply. There are 164 open Water & Environment tenders in Canada. This one closes in 14 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this water & environment opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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