Opportunity
Merx #0000319000
Replacement of Two Transfer Switches at Provincial Office Building, Brandon, Manitoba
Posted
April 02, 2026
Respond By
April 22, 2026
Identifier
0000319000
NAICS
238210
This opportunity involves the replacement of two transfer switches at a key government facility in Manitoba: - Government Buyer: - Government of Manitoba, Department of Public Service Delivery, Capital Project Planning and Delivery Division - Scope of Work: - Removal of two existing transfer switches at the Provincial Office Building, 340 - 9th Street, Brandon, Manitoba - Transportation of removed switches to Brandon Ag Centre storage building, 1129 Queens Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba - Installation of two new transfer switches rated 400 amps, 600V 60Hz, 3 pole 4 wire with solid neutral, Nema 1 enclosure, automatic transfer mechanism with integral bypass & isolation - Testing, setup/programming, and verification of system operation - Training for owner's personnel on operation, maintenance, and programming - Products/Services Requested: - Two new transfer switches (400A, 600V, 60Hz, automatic transfer, bypass & isolation) - Removal, installation, testing, and training services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Work must be performed outside normal business hours (Monday–Friday 5:00 pm–11:00 pm or weekends 8:00 am–4:00 pm) to minimize disruption in an occupied facility - Preference for Canadian suppliers; if non-Canadian products are proposed, contractor must collaborate to identify and procure Canadian-made alternatives of equivalent quality and performance - Performance and labor/material bonds required - Compliance with Manitoba procurement policies and applicable trade agreements - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are specified in the solicitation
Description
The Government of Manitoba, represented by the Department of Public Service Delivery, Capital Project Planning and Delivery (CPPD), is soliciting proposals for the replacement of two transfer switches at the Provincial Office Building located at 340 - 9th Street, Brandon, Manitoba. The scope includes removal of the existing switches and installation of new ones, with work occurring on-site in an occupied building. Preference will be given to Canadian suppliers, and contractors must collaborate to identify Canadian-made alternative products if non-Canadian products are proposed. An optional site visit is scheduled, and proposals must be submitted electronically via MERX by April 29, 2026.