Opportunity
CanadaBuys #NCC-HR-38075-RFP-001
Confined Spaces Assessment Consulting Services for National Capital Commission Facilities
March 23, 2026
April 06, 2026
NCC-HR-38075-RFP-001
541690, 541620
This opportunity involves a comprehensive confined spaces assessment for the National Capital Commission (NCC) in the National Capital Region, covering both Ontario and Quebec. - Government Buyer: - National Capital Commission (NCC), a Canadian Crown Corporation - Procurement Services (English) / Services d'achat (French) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a consulting service opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Confined spaces assessment consulting services for approximately 36-42 spaces, including: - Sanitary lift stations (Ontario: 5, Quebec: 5) - Pump pits/wells for irrigation and decorative fountains (Ontario: 6, Quebec: 2) - Attic areas (Ontario: 1, Quebec: 1) - Service vaults (Ontario: 5, Quebec: 2) - Utility manholes/access chambers (Ontario: 2) - Champlain Bridge structures/service spaces (Ontario: 2) - Lagoon transfer stations (Quebec: 2) - Pump stations for water/sewage (Quebec: 6) - HVAC systems (Quebec: 1) - Caverns (Quebec: 3) - Crawl spaces (Quebec: 1) - Deliverables include hazard assessments, classification reports, risk mitigation recommendations, and compliance documentation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR), Part XI, and other federal standards - Security clearance at SECRET level required for personnel - Detailed reporting, including safety equipment requirements and emergency procedures - Monthly invoicing and weekly progress reports; final reports due within 30 days after last site visit - Place of Performance: - National Capital Region (Ontario and Quebec) - Specific federal facilities: Champlain Bridge, Lake Philippe - NCC Headquarters: 40 Elgin Street, Ottawa - Contract Duration: - Approximately six months, with performance from early May to late October - Competitive open bidding; award based on highest combined technical merit and price
Description
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is seeking proposals for a confined spaces assessment project in the National Capital Region. The work involves reviewing and assessing spaces identified by the NCC to determine which meet the definition of confined spaces and whether any qualify as hazardous confined spaces, in compliance with Canadian occupational health and safety regulations. The contract duration is approximately 5 months, starting May 4, 2026, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding with award based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price. Bidders must submit proposals by April 6, 2026.