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Electrical Service and Transformer Upgrade at Kitimat River Hatchery, BC

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking qualified contractors for electrical service and transformer upgrades at the Kitimat River Hatchery in Kitimat, British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Procurement Services - OEMs and Vendors: - BC Hydro (utility provider for primary and secondary electrical service) - Products/Services Requested: - Modernization of electrical transformer and service at Kitimat River Hatchery - Hydro-vac excavation for new low-voltage electrical service trench - Asphalt cutting and reinstatement - Low-voltage electrical upgrades - Connection of new BC Hydro secondary service conductors using existing conduits - Coordination of shutdown and energization of BC Hydro services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Project manager must have at least ten years of construction management experience - Contractors must demonstrate relevant project experience in similar electrical and construction work - Valid WorkSafe BC health and safety certification required - The hatchery must remain operational throughout the project - Procurement may be conditionally set aside for Indigenous businesses if sufficient compliant bids are received - No specific OEM part numbers or product SKUs are listed; focus is on construction and electrical services

Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is undertaking electrical service upgrades at the Kitimat River Hatchery in Kitimat, British Columbia. The project involves transformer and electrical service modifications following overhead primary upgrades by BC Hydro, with the hatchery remaining operational throughout. The scope includes hydro vac excavation of a new low voltage electrical service trench with asphalt reinstatement, low voltage electrical upgrades including connection of new BC Hydro secondary service conductors using existing conduits, and coordination of shutdown and energization of BC Hydro services. The contract duration is estimated at 1 month, starting on May 29, 2026.

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