CanadaBuys #5P468-26-0027/A

Electrical Service Upgrade for Thousand Islands National Park Operations Compound

Parks Canada Agency is initiating Stage 1 of a two-stage competitive procurement to upgrade the electrical service at the operations compound of Thousand Islands National Park in Ontario, Canada. - Government Buyer: - Parks Canada Agency (PC), National Contracting Services - Contracting authority: Annik Pich - Project Scope: - Upgrade electrical infrastructure at the operations compound, supporting administration, resource conservation, maintenance, and wardens’ buildings - Increase electrical capacity to enable installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations - Reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and lower operational costs - Requirements for Bidders: - Demonstrate experience with major electrical service upgrades (e.g., transformers, aboveground and underground lines, meters, utilities sheds) - At least two reference projects completed in the last five years, each valued at a minimum of $100,000 CAD, with at least one as a prime contractor - All work must comply with the National Park Act - Procurement Process: - Two-stage process: Stage 1 (qualification based on experience), Stage 2 (financial proposals from qualified bidders) - Products/Services Requested: - Electrical service upgrade (no specific OEMs or part numbers specified) - Commodity code: UNSPSC 39122100 (Electrical transmission and distribution equipment) - Notable Details: - Four-month contract period - Estimated contract value: $2,500,001 to $5,000,000 CAD - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified electrical contractors - Place of Performance: - Thousand Islands National Park operations compound, Ontario, Canada

Description

This solicitation is for Stage 1 of a two-stage selection process to upgrade the electrical service capacity at the Thousand Islands National Park operations compound. The project includes enhancing electrical capacity to support administration, resource conservation, maintenance, and wardens' buildings, with goals to install EV charging stations, reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and lower operational costs. The contract duration is four months, from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Bidders must comply with the National Park Act and submit qualifications by May 21, 2026, 14:00 EDT.

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