CanadaBuys #26-58009

NRC Ice Tank Catwalk Door Supply and Installation at St. John's, NL

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking a contractor for the supply and installation of a new Ice Tank Catwalk Door at its Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre in St. John's, NL. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC), Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre - Products and Services Requested: - Supply and installation of a new hollow metal insulated (HMI) door and pressed steel frame (approx. 1220mm x 2134mm, 45-minute fire rating) - Complete door hardware set: panic bar, lever handle, closer, sweeper, full perimeter seals, and local audible alarm - Emergency exit signs (Ready-Lite RA Series or equivalent, 120V AC, self-powered diagnostic NiCad) - Fire alarm pull station (addressable, to match existing system) - Gas detection horn/strobe (System Sensor P/N P4WL or equivalent) - Demolition and modification of existing wall, guardrails, and finishes; structural modifications to catwalk and guardrails - Electrical installation: new breakers, conduit, wiring for exit signs, alarms, and integration with fire/gas detection systems - Painting of all new/disturbed steel and concrete surfaces with two-part epoxy to match existing finishes - Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with the National Building Code of Canada and Canadian standards - Mandatory site visit and security clearance required - Only Canadian contractors are eligible to bid - All finishes and paint must match existing structures; minimal disruption to NRC research activities - Environmental protection, safety, quality control, and waste management are emphasized - OEMs and Vendors: - System Sensor (referenced for gas detection horn/strobe, P/N P4WL) - Ready-Lite (referenced for emergency exit signs, or equivalent) - No specific OEMs mandated for door, frame, or hardware; equivalents permitted - Place of Performance: - NRC Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre, 1 Arctic Avenue, St. John's, NL A1B 3T5

Description

This solicitation is for the supply and installation of a new Ice Tank Catwalk Door at the Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre located at 1 Arctic Avenue, St. John's, NL. The contract duration is 3 months and the procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the lowest price. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 27 or 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM NDT, and bidders must bring valid ID and wear personal protective equipment. The contract is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

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