📌 In short: SubmitX is an AI quoting ERP for excavation contractors in Saguenay and the surrounding area (Alma, Roberval, Saint-Félicien, Dolbeau-Mistassini). It automatically applies the 2026 CCQ sector rates, monitors SEAO 24/7 for City of Saguenay + Lac-Saint-Jean and generates a professional PDF quote in minutes instead of hours. Pricing on request, free 7-day trial.
Why excavation contractors in Saguenay choose SubmitX
The excavation and heavy machinery sector has specifics that make quoting more complex than elsewhere. Here is how SubmitX handles them:
CCQ rates: excavation and heavy machinery
Automatic 2026 CCQ rates by trade and sector, with benefits and travel allowances included.
SEAO monitoring: City of Saguenay + Lac-Saint-Jean
Real-time alert as soon as a tender matching your specialty is published.
Precise volumes in m³
Volumes are hard to calculate without a topographic survey: manual estimates are off by 10% to 30% on quantities
AI quotes in minutes
Describe the project or upload your plans: SubmitX structures a complete quote, ready to send.
Two more constraints specific to this trade, also handled automatically: unpredictable soil (the soil type can change the cost by a factor of 4, loose soil vs rock at 1.5 m deep) and transport to designated sites (hauling to designated sites C1, C2 and C3 accounts for 20% to 40% of the total excavation budget).
2026 CCQ rates for excavation and heavy machinery, the same everywhere in Quebec
SubmitX automatically includes the 2026 sector CCQ rates (the same everywhere in Quebec) for excavation and heavy machinery, with benefits, travel allowances and mandatory contributions for each pay step.
SEAO monitoring: City of Saguenay + Lac-Saint-Jean
SubmitX monitors SEAO (Quebec's public tender system) 24/7 for City of Saguenay + Lac-Saint-Jean and alerts you in real time as soon as a tender matching your specialty is published. The market is shaped by large industrial projects and the region's aluminum smelters.
Indicative prices for excavation contractors, 2026
| Item | Price / data |
|---|---|
| Excavation, loose soil | $25 to $55/m³ |
| Excavation, clay soil | $35 to $75/m³ |
| Excavation, rock (rock breaker) | $150 to $350/m³ |
| Transport to designated site C1 | $55 to $120/m³ |
Indicative price ranges for Quebec, calculated automatically by SubmitX based on your project parameters and the job site's region.
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Areas served around Saguenay
Saguenay Alma Roberval Saint-Félicien Dolbeau-Mistassini
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FAQ: excavation contractors in Saguenay
What is the best quote software for excavation contractors in Saguenay?
SubmitX is quote software built for excavation contractors in Saguenay. It automatically applies the 2026 CCQ sector rates, monitors SEAO for City of Saguenay + Lac-Saint-Jean and generates a professional quote in minutes.
Does SubmitX also cover Alma, Roberval, Saint-Félicien, Dolbeau-Mistassini?
Yes. SubmitX is used by excavation contractors across the Saguenay area, including Alma, Roberval, Saint-Félicien, Dolbeau-Mistassini, with the same 2026 CCQ sector rates and the same SEAO monitoring, applied automatically.
Does SubmitX calculate volumes for a job site in Saguenay?
Yes. SubmitX calculates volumes in m³ from your project parameters (length, width, depth, soil type) and automatically applies the 2026 sector CCQ operator rates.
Does SubmitX monitor SEAO for excavation in Saguenay?
Yes. SubmitX monitors SEAO 24/7 for City of Saguenay + Lac-Saint-Jean: water and sewer infrastructure, roadwork, foundations and soil decontamination.