Opportunity
Iqaluit #2026-RFP-009
Design and Construction of Municipal Fleet Storage Garage in Iqaluit, Nunavut
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
August 05, 2026
Identifier
2026-RFP-009
NAICS
236220, 236210, 238290
The City of Iqaluit is seeking proposals for the design and construction of a Municipal Fleet Storage Garage to support water and sewer utility fleet operations in Arctic conditions. - Government Buyer: - City of Iqaluit, Engineering and Capital Projects Department - Contacts: Kevin Kerr (Director), Oghenerugba Ugboduma (Project Officer) - Project Scope: - Design and build a fully integrated, heated fleet storage building engineered for a minimum 50-year lifecycle - Facility must house heavy utility vehicles, provide staff amenities (washrooms, laundry), and enclose mechanical and electrical systems - Pre-engineered steel building system required, optimized for Arctic structural and environmental conditions - Includes site assessment, surveying, detailed engineering, supply, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and a one-year warranty - All design work must be performed and stamped by a Professional Engineer licensed in Nunavut - Compliance with Canadian and Nunavut building codes, and environmental protection requirements - Specialized systems: mechanical, plumbing, electrical, security, and fire safety - Project schedule must accommodate seasonal sealift logistics and Arctic construction constraints - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or product brands are named in the solicitation - No product line items or quantities specified; procurement is for comprehensive design/build services
Description
The City of Iqaluit is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for detailed design and construction services for the Municipal Fleet Storage Garage Project. The project involves designing and constructing a fully integrated, heated fleet storage building in Iqaluit, Nunavut, engineered for industrial-grade, low-maintenance use with a minimum 50-year design lifecycle optimized for Arctic conditions. The facility will support trucked water and sewer utility fleet operations by housing heavy utility vehicles, providing staff amenities such as washrooms and laundry, and enclosing primary mechanical and electrical systems. The Design/Builder will provide technical and professional engineering services including site assessment, surveying, detailed engineering, and the supply, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of final products. Design must be conducted by a Professional Engineer licensed in Nunavut, with all design documents stamped and signed accordingly.