44 kV Air Break Switch and Hydro Pole Replacement
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**Tender summary:** Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is seeking a contractor to replace a hydro utility pole and an associated 44 kV air-break switch serving Beaver Creek Institution in Ontario. The work appears intended to improve reliability of the institution’s primary electrical supply and reduce unexpected outages. **Main work may include:** coordinating with CSC and the local utility; establishing electrical isolation and safety controls; removing existing equipment; installing the replacement pole, supports, and 44 kV air-break switch; reinstalling electrical components; testing and commissioning; restoring the electrical system and site; and completing cleanup. **Key details:** - **Status:** Open - **Closing date:** October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (confirm the applicable time zone in the official notice) - **Location:** Gravenhurst and Kingston, Ontario, according to the listing; the detailed solicitation should be checked for the exact work site and any site-visit requirements - **Contract completion:** Within 15 weeks after notification that the offer has been accepted - **Evaluation:** Lowest-priced compliant bid - **Trade agreement:** Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - **Supplier restriction:** The notice states that the solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers - **Indigenous business set-aside:** None stated - **Security requirements:** None stated in the summary - **Submission language:** English or French - **File number:** 21443-27-5505854 This opportunity potentially matches Canadian electrical, utility, or construction contractors with relevant high-voltage distribution experience, equipment, qualified personnel, safety procedures, and the ability to coordinate with an institutional client and utility provider. However, this summary does not establish whether your business qualifies or can meet the mandatory requirements. Review the complete solicitation, statement of work, drawings/specifications, evaluation criteria, insurance and safety requirements, pricing forms, and submission instructions before deciding whether to bid.Official solicitation document: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/106815/5505854---44kv-air-break-switch-and-hydro-pole-replacement---bci---itt.pdf Verify all dates, requirements, scope, and amendments in the official tender notice before submitting a bid. The listed contracting authority is Emily Drysdale, 613-329-1827, [email protected].
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- The opportunity appears open only to Canadian suppliers under the stated Policy on Reciprocal Procurement.
- Bids are expected to be evaluated using a lowest-priced compliant bid strategy.
- The contractor must complete the work within fifteen (15) weeks from notification that the offer has been accepted.
- The work involves replacing an existing hydro utility pole and associated 44 kV air break switch at Beaver Creek Institution in Ontario.
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44 kV Air Break Switch and Hydro Pole Replacement This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Beaver Creek Institution in Ontario Region.Trade agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers.Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest priced compliant bid. Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers.Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.Security Requirements: This contract does not include security requirements.Nature of Requirements: The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement. The Correctional Service Canada has a requirement to replace an existing hydro utility pole and associated 44 kV air break switch located on the primary electrical feed to Beaver Creek Institution. This work is required to improve the reliability of the main electrical distribution system by mitigating recurring operational failures of the existing air break switch, thereby reducing the risk of unplanned power outages affecting the institution.Deliverables: The contractor must coordinate and plan the work with institutional staff and the local utility company, establish electrical isolation and safety controls, remove existing infrastructure, install a new pole and support systems, install a new 44 kV air break switch, reinstall the electrical components, test and commission the new air break switch, restore the system, restore the site and final clean up. Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none.Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment. Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery: Construction Time: The Contractor must perform and complete the Work within fifteen (15) weeks from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer.File Number: 21443-27-5505854Contracting Authority: Emily Drysdale Telephone number: 613-329-1827 E-mail: [email protected] TO BIDDERS: Bidders can obtain the complete statement of work and evaluation criteria by downloading the solicitation document and associated documents from the Canada buys / tender opportunities website. The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French). After contract award, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person. Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) offers seminars to businesses interested in learning how to sell goods and services to the Government of Canada. The seminars are FREE. Topics include: ? Understand the federal procurement process; ? Learn about searching for opportunities; ? Find out how to bid on opportunities; ? Discover how to prepare to sell to the government. The full schedule of seminars can be found on the Procurement Assistance Canada website, under find an event (Procurement Assistance Canada: Find an event - Canada.ca).
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