Opportunity
CanadaBuys #J084543/A
Statistics Canada National Mobile Alarm, Access Control, and Temperature Monitoring Systems
Posted
October 23, 2025
Respond By
December 05, 2025
Identifier
J084543/A
NAICS
561621, 811219
Statistics Canada is seeking a contractor to provide, install, and support national alarm monitoring, access control, security camera, and temperature monitoring systems for its Temporary Examination Centres (TECs) used in the Canadian Health Measures Survey. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Statistics Canada - Contracting authority: Abbas Khokhar - Scope of Work: - Supply, installation, and setup of alarm systems, access control devices (keypads, FOBs, card readers), security cameras, and temperature monitoring equipment for mobile TECs and staff trailers - 24/7 nationwide alarm and temperature monitoring, including cellular connectivity and support for site relocations - Ongoing maintenance, repair services (including emergency and holiday rates), and technical support - Training and unlimited access list changes for access control - Products and Quantities (representative, per TEC): - Security cameras: 4 per TEC, 4MP+, 180° field of view, IR night vision, weather-resistant, removable - Numeric keypads (interior): 2 per TEC, weatherproof, for arming/disarming - Numeric keypads and access readers: 2 per TEC, weatherproof, badge/card/code entry - Video doorbell: 1 per TEC, weatherproof, two-way communication - Intrusion detectors: 21 per TEC, wired, for all doors/windows - Motion detectors: 6 per TEC, passive infrared - Smoke and CO detectors: 6 per TEC, wired - Temperature monitoring device: 1 per TEC, -90°C to 20°C, with display and data transmission - Thermocouples/sensors: 4 per TEC, for fridges/freezers - Access badges/FOBs: 30 per TEC - Wireless alarm system for staff trailer: includes 2 keypads, 2 intrusion detectors, 1 motion detector - Services: - 24/7 alarm monitoring and support (including programming for relocations) - 24/7 access control maintenance and support - 24/7 temperature monitoring and support - Repair services (hourly, with emergency/holiday premiums) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be weather-rated for Canadian conditions, bilingual, and WCAG 2.1 compliant - Data residency in Canada is mandatory - System must support live video access and be easily removable for mobile deployment - Emphasis on Indigenous business participation (PSIB) and compliance with Canadian procurement policies - Selection based on lowest price - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or brands are mandated, allowing for a range of commercial security and monitoring solutions.
Description
Canada is seeking offers to provide National Alarm Monitoring and Access Control Implementation in a Mobile Environment to the Department of Statistics Canada. The contract duration is 24 months starting from January 1, 2026, with the contract period extending to December 31, 2027. This procurement is subject to international free trade agreements and may be conditionally set-aside under the Government of Canada's Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business if certain conditions are met. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and the selection criteria is lowest price.