CanadaBuys #5P468-26-0054/A

Energy Retrofit of Staff Housing at Wood Buffalo National Park, Fort Smith, NWT

Parks Canada Agency is seeking qualified contractors for an energy retrofit project at Wood Buffalo National Park, Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. - Government Buyer: - Parks Canada Agency (PC), Central Northwest Territories (CNWT) Field Unit, Bid Receiving Unit - Contracting authority based in Winnipeg, MB - Project Scope: - Energy retrofit of two single-family staff houses - Demolition of existing building envelopes, windows, doors, shingles, and roof insulation - Mechanical upgrades: installation of new heat pump heating system, air handling unit, and heat recovery ventilator (HRV) system - Electrical system upgrades - Construction of new building envelopes with drain mat, rigid insulation, waterproofing membrane, air barrier, fire-resistant siding, fiberglass windows, new exterior doors, metal panel roofing, new roof trusses, and attic insulation - Air tightness testing required at construction milestones - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Use of low-maintenance materials to improve energy efficiency and asset longevity - Contractors must demonstrate experience with similar projects in northern or remote Canadian communities, including at least one project north of 55 degrees latitude - Bidders must have acted as the prime contractor for at least one reference project - All work must comply with the National Park Act and detailed requirements to be provided in Stage 2 tender documents - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value: $1,000,001 to $2,500,000

Description

Parks Canada is seeking a contractor to retrofit the building envelopes of two staff houses in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. The houses, built in 1974, require demolition of existing envelopes, mechanical and electrical upgrades, and construction of new envelopes with improved insulation and air barriers. The project aims to enhance energy efficiency, air tightness, and extend asset life using low-maintenance materials. The contract duration is 8 months, with completion required by March 31, 2027.

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