The City of St. John's is seeking proposals for the supply and delivery of 50% citric acid, 38% sodium bisulfite, and 25% sodium hydroxide (caustic) to the Windsor Lake Water Treatment Plant. Deliveries are expected approximately weekly and must follow the specifications and quantities in the bid document. The contract duration is 36 months.
The City of St. John's seeks a standing offer for maintenance of sports field lighting and clocks on municipal properties. The contractor is to supply labour, routine maintenance materials, testing, equipment, accessories, tools, and services for the covered equipment. The posting lists a 60-month duration and a bid closing time of 3:00 p.m. NDT on October 23, 2026.
The City of St. John's seeks to purchase SCADA server and workstation hardware and software to replace existing equipment at the Petty Harbour Long Pond Water Treatment Plant. The solicitation is classified as goods, and submissions must be made online. There is no cost to obtain an unsecured version of the document or participate in the solicitation.
Board meetings and strategic plans from St. John's
Committee of the Whole - City Council Minutes
Date: Sep 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee received an update on the St. John's Local Immigration Partnership, highlighting new organizational partnerships and involvement in advisory working groups focused on newcomers. The committee approved a wall sign application for the First Light headquarters at 40 Quidi Vidi Road. Additionally, the Wetland Study Phase 2B was formally adopted with a mandate for a 15-meter buffer zone on all protected wetlands. Finally, the committee approved a revised Procurement Policy and the implementation of new Supplier Performance Management Procedures designed to standardize evaluation criteria and strengthen supplier oversight.
City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council addressed several development applications, approving various home occupations, retail uses, and building rebuilds in protected watershed areas, while deferring a decision on a development application for Kenmount Road. The Council adopted the Rennie's River, Central, and Mundy Pond Neighbourhood Plans. Further business included the ratification of a collective agreement with CUPE Local 1289 and the approval of general wage increases for management, executives, and Council members. Additionally, the Council authorized road closures for several upcoming community events and approved weekly payment vouchers.
The committee reviewed progress on various action items, including updates on art programs, universal design initiatives, and the reporting process for frauds and scams. Significant discussion occurred regarding the updated Terms of Reference and the new registration process for adult and seniors summer programming, including the Party in the Park event. The committee also initiated planning for Seniors Day 2026 and discussed concerns regarding the application rate for the 2026 Applause Awards. During the roundtable, members addressed the issue of panhandling and received updates on the development of a new social enterprise space and related programs for immigrant seniors. Future meeting dates were established.
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