Opportunity
Nunnavut Tenders #CT2026-22
Generator System Upgrade for Jonah Amitnaaq School, Baker Lake, Nunavut
Posted
April 21, 2026
Respond By
May 15, 2026
Identifier
CT2026-22
NAICS
238210, 238220, 238290
This opportunity involves a major generator system upgrade at Jonah Amitnaaq School in Baker Lake, Nunavut, managed by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Government of Nunavut, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Nunavut, Procurement, Logistics & Contracts Support - Products and Equipment Requested: - New 400 kW diesel generator with custom sound-attenuated weatherproof enclosure - 1,100 L double-walled steel fuel storage tank (CAN/ULC-S602 compliant) with supports, anchoring, piping, valves, instrumentation, leak detection, and containment basin - Self-contained duplex fuel oil transfer pump set with integrated control panel (CSA B139 compliant) - 400 kW outdoor load bank with stepped controls, controller, cabling, sensors, and controls - 600 V, 200 A, 3-phase, 4-wire automatic transfer switch (ATS) - Complete aboveground fuel oil piping system with leak detection, overfill/spill protection, and associated wiring - Electrical system components: conduits, cables, panel boards, transformers, circuit breakers, junction boxes, grounding, and wiring - Structural steel supports, galvanized pipe bollards, and miscellaneous metal fabrications - Services Requested: - Construction, installation, commissioning, and testing of all generator system components - Decommissioning and safe offsite disposal of existing equipment and hazardous waste (via 2027 sealift) - On-the-job training for Inuit workers and O&M training for Owner's personnel - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Minimum 30% Inuit Labour content - Compliance with Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti (NNI) Regulations - All major equipment must be delivered via sealift to Baker Lake in 2027 - Substantial completion required before the 2027 school year - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are specified; open to equivalent commercial products meeting technical requirements
Description
This procurement is for upgrading the generator system at Jonah Amitnaaq School located in Baker Lake, Nunavut. The work includes procurement and installation of major and long lead equipment such as a new generator with a custom sound-attenuated enclosure, load bank with stepped controls, automatic transfer switch, fuel storage tank, duplex fuel oil transfer pump set, dedicated control panel, instrumentation, piping, and supports. The contractor is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of equipment via sealift to Baker Lake in 2027 and achieving substantial completion before the 2027 school year, tentatively August 23, 2027. The project also involves proper commissioning, testing, decommissioning of existing equipment, and safe disposal of hazardous waste offsite.