Opportunity
CanadaBuys #WS5780912578
Cooling Tower Replacement and Temporary Cooling Solution at Lethbridge Research and Development Centre
Posted
July 08, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
WS5780912578
NAICS
238220, 238290
This opportunity involves the replacement of a cooling tower at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre in Alberta, managed by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC). - Government Buyer: - Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Alberta - Scope of Work: - Removal of the existing, decommissioned cooling tower and related equipment - Provision and installation of a temporary cooling tower connected to the current system - Installation of a new concrete slab on the existing tower footprint - Supply and installation of variable frequency drives (VFDs) for all cooling tower fans - Procurement Process: - Two-phase process: Phase One (qualification of suppliers), Phase Two (financial bids from qualified suppliers) - Open competition under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - Selection based on lowest price - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Temporary cooling solution must be provided to maintain operations during replacement - All new equipment must be compatible with existing systems - VFDs required for energy efficiency and control - No part numbers or specific product models are specified in the notice
Description
This solicitation is for the removal and replacement of the cooling tower and removal of decommissioned equipment at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre in Alberta. The work includes providing, installing, and operating a temporary cooling tower connected to the existing system at full capacity. A new slab will be installed on the existing tower footprint, and variable frequency drives will be supplied and installed for all cooling tower fans. This is the first phase of a two-phase process, where the first phase evaluates supplier qualifications and the second phase invites qualified suppliers to submit financial bids.