PCB Transformer Replacements at Beaver Creek Institution -Minimum
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This appears to be an open construction opportunity from the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) involving the replacement of two transformers at Beaver Creek Institution (Minimum), in or near Gravenhurst, Ontario. The tender closes on November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The work is required to be completed before December 31, 2026. The anticipated work includes: - Supplying and installing two replacement transformers - Removing the existing pad-mounted and pole-mounted transformers - Handling and disposing of PCB-contaminated equipment and oil in accordance with applicable laws and regulations - Coordinating electrical outages and commissioning - Restoring areas affected by the work One transformer reportedly contains PCBs at 172 ppm, while the second may contain PCBs because of its age. This opportunity may be relevant to electrical contractors with transformer replacement experience and the required capabilities for regulated PCB handling, transportation, and disposal. It may also involve coordination with the correctional institution and strict outage, safety, environmental, and scheduling requirements. The tender lists Gravenhurst, Ontario, although the location field also references Ottawa and Ontario outside the National Capital Region; this should be clarified in the official documents. Review the attached tender notice and construction invitation to tender for mandatory requirements, site conditions, bonding and insurance terms, technical specifications, submission instructions, and any contractor qualifications. Verify all details in the official tender notice before deciding whether to submit a bid.
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- The work appears to require removal and replacement of two transformers at Beaver Creek Institution (Minimum), Gravenhurst, Ontario.
- Replacement transformers must be supplied and installed.
- The existing pad-mounted transformer contains PCBs at 172 ppm, and the second pole-mounted transformer may contain PCBs due to its age; both units must be addressed under the tender scope.
- PCB-contaminated equipment and associated oil must be removed and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the PCB Regulations.
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The Correctional Service Canada (CSC) requires the removal and replacement of two transformers at Beaver Creek Institution (Minimum) prior to December 31, 2026 to comply with federal regulations established under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Regulations. One existing pad-mounted transformer, installed in 1975, contains polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at a concentration of 172 ppm, which exceeds the regulatory threshold. A second pole-mounted transformer has reached the end of its service life and, due to its age, may contain PCBs. Both transformers must be removed and replaced prior to the regulatory deadline of December 31, 2026. The work includes the supply and installation of replacement transformers, disposal of PCB-contaminated equipment and associated oil in accordance with applicable regulations, coordination of electrical outages and commissioning activities, and restoration of affected areas.
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