Procurement Portal Nova Scotia #BER2026-003

Intake System Rehabilitation at Factorydale Hydroelectric Plant

This opportunity seeks qualified firms to rehabilitate the Intake System at the Factorydale Hydroelectric Plant in Aylesford, Nova Scotia. - Government Buyer: - Town of Berwick, through the Berwick Electric Commission (BEC) - Scope of Work: - Design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new Intake System - Replacement of outdated and unsafe intake components - System must be simple, robust, maintainable, and compliant with current codes - Focus on operator safety, debris exclusion, flow isolation, and integration with the refurbished hydroelectric generating unit - The Log Boom is excluded from this contract and will be procured separately - Requirements: - Proponents must provide a technical approach, QA/QC plan, schedule, and cost estimate - Mandatory site visit at the dam area is required for all bidders - Open competitive bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive rehabilitation services for the hydroelectric plant's intake system - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on safety, maintainability, and code compliance - Integration with existing hydroelectric infrastructure - Exclusion of Log Boom from current scope

Description

The Berwick Electric Commission (BEC) is seeking proposals for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a rehabilitated Intake System at the Factorydale Hydroelectric Plant in Aylesford, Nova Scotia. The project excludes the Log Boom, which will be procured separately. The goal is to replace outdated intake components with a system that is simple, robust, maintainable, and code-compliant, enhancing operator safety, debris exclusion, flow isolation, and integration with the refurbished hydroelectric unit. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for May 20, 2026, to allow proponents to assess site conditions and discuss logistics.

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