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Parks Canada Radio Tower Remediation and Antenna Upgrades at Wood Buffalo National Park

Parks Canada Agency is seeking a qualified contractor to remediate and repair five radio communications towers within Wood Buffalo National Park, supporting critical operations such as fire management and communications for RCMP and local communities. - Government Buyer: - Parks Canada Agency (National Contracting Services, Calgary, AB) - Project Scope: - Remediation, repair, and new installation of radio towers at Sandhills, Carlson Landing, Cherry Mountain, Birch Mountain, and Caribou Mountain - Three towers require new antennas and repairs; two require demolition, new tower construction, and decommissioning - Contractor must provide all materials, tools, equipment, and certified personnel (including riggers) - Work includes antenna and cable installation, tower dismantling, site clearing, structural repairs, safety system upgrades, and grounding improvements - Products and Equipment: - Sinclair SY250HF2SNM(U) VHF Yagi antennas - Comprod 872-F70 2-dipole VHF antennas - Comprod 480-70 UHF Yagi antennas - Trylon Cougar Rail fall arrest systems (4.97.0510.388, 4.97.0510.480) - Trylon anti-climb panels (4.92.0113.000) - Trylon Titan T700 freestanding towers - AVA4-50 / LDF4-50 or equivalent 1/2" Heliax cables - Tower cable hangers, waveguide bridges - Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with CAN/CSA S37-24, National Building Code of Canada, CSA C22.1-15, and other safety/industry standards - Indigenous participation is a key evaluation criterion (20% weighting), with monthly reporting and targeted benefits for local Indigenous communities - Contractor responsible for all permits, inspections, and environmental protection - All work must be completed by December 31, 2026 (with some references to March 31, 2027) - OEMs Highlighted: - Sinclair Technologies, Comprod Communications, Trylon, Heliax (CommScope) - Locations: - All work performed at Wood Buffalo National Park, with specific towers at Sandhills, Carlson Landing, Cherry Mountain, Birch Mountain, and Caribou Mountain - Contracting office located at 220 - 4 Avenue SE, Suite 720, Calgary, AB, T2G 4X3, Canada

Description

Parks Canada is seeking a qualified contractor to remediate and repair several radio communications towers in Wood Buffalo National Park. The project includes work on five towers: three requiring new antennas and repairs, and two requiring new installations and decommissions. The contractor is responsible for providing all materials, tools, and expertise, coordinating permits, inspecting and servicing equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. Bids must be submitted via fax or email by April 15, 2026, with a contract duration of approximately eight months starting around April 30, 2026.

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