CanadaBuys #20133664

Engineering Services for Fire Protection System Upgrade for Electric Bus Fleet

This opportunity involves the Société de transport de Sherbrooke seeking professional engineering services to upgrade its fire protection system for a growing fleet of electric buses. - Government Buyer: - Société de transport de Sherbrooke (public transit agency) - Scope of Work: - Professional engineering services to modify and enhance the fire protection system - Focus on addressing new fire risks associated with electric buses - Fleet includes approximately 120 urban buses, 25 adapted transport vehicles, and will have 39 electric buses by contract end - Products/Services Requested: - Engineering services for fire protection system upgrade (no part numbers specified) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique Requirements: - Upgrades must specifically address safety concerns related to electric bus technology - Project duration is 22 months - Open competitive bidding process - Place of Performance: - Société de transport de Sherbrooke, 895, rue Cabana, Sherbrooke, QC, J1K2M3, Canada

Description

The Société de transport de Sherbrooke is seeking professional engineering services to upgrade its fire protection system to address new risks associated with electric buses. The transit service operates approximately 120 urban buses, including 39 electric buses by the end of 2026, as well as adapted transport vehicles and subcontracted minibuses and taxibuses. The project aims to modify the fire protection system to ensure safety with the introduction of electric buses. The contract duration is estimated at 22 months, and the procurement is conducted through a competitive open bidding process.

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