Kitimat River Hatchery – Transformer Electrical Upgrade
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DFO appears to be seeking a contractor for electrical service and transformer-related upgrades at the Kitimat River Hatchery in Kitimat, British Columbia. The hatchery is expected to remain operational during the work. The anticipated work includes: - Hydro-vac excavation for a new low-voltage electrical service trench; - Cutting and reinstating existing asphalt; - Low-voltage electrical upgrades and connection of new BC Hydro secondary-service conductors using existing conduits; and - Coordinating the shutdown of the existing BC Hydro primary service and energization of the new secondary service. The contractor must complete the work by March 31, 2028. The tender is listed as open and has a closing time of September 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The listing identifies Ottawa, Ontario in its location field, but the stated project location is Kitimat, B.C.; this should be confirmed in the official notice. This opportunity may be relevant to businesses experienced in electrical construction, utility-service coordination, trenching or hydro-vac excavation, and work at operating facilities. The summary does not establish whether your business qualifies. Review the full RFQ, including mandatory requirements, licensing, insurance, bonding, site conditions, submission instructions, and amendments, before deciding whether to bid.Official tender document: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/106800/30008278---rfq.pdf
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- The tender appears to concern transformer and electrical service upgrades at the Kitimat River Hatchery in Kitimat, British Columbia, at approximately 54°02'38.8"N, 128°41'04.0"W.
- The anticipated work includes hydro-vac excavation of a new low-voltage electrical service trench, including cutting and reinstatement of existing asphalt surfaces.
- The anticipated work includes low-voltage electrical upgrades and connection of new BC Hydro secondary service conductors using existing conduits.
- The contractor is expected to coordinate the shutdown of the existing BC Hydro primary service and energization of the new secondary service.
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Kitimat River Hatchery – Transformer Electrical Upgrade Project Location: 54°02'38.8"N 128°41'04.0"W. 1. Project Overview Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is undertaking electrical service upgrades at the Kitimat River Hatchery in Kitimat, British Columbia. The work relates to transformer and electrical service modifications following completion of overhead primary upgrades by BC Hydro. The hatchery will remain operational throughout the project. 1. General Scope of Anticipated Work The anticipated scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following: • Hydro vac excavation of a new low voltage electrical service trench, including cutting and reinstatement of existing asphalt surfaces; • Low voltage electrical upgrades, including connection of new BC Hydro secondary service conductors using existing conduits; • Coordination of shutdown of the existing BC Hydro primary service and energization of the new secondary service. The Contractor must perform and complete the Work by March 31, 2028.
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