Quebec SEAO #07 C0005094

McGill University seeks in-situ weighing lysimeter system with integrated infrastructure

McGill University is seeking proposals for a specialized, field-installed in-situ weighing lysimeter system to advance agricultural and environmental research. - Government Buyer: - McGill University, Emile A. Lods Agronomy Research Centre, Macdonald Campus, Quebec, Canada - Products/Services Requested: - Integrated in-situ weighing lysimeter system - Six independently weighed, monolithic soil lysimeters - Associated service, sensing, sampling, data-acquisition, control, and commissioning infrastructure - Installation, configuration, and commissioning of the system - Coordination with engineering consultants and construction contractors for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, network, drainage, and utility infrastructure - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must support year-round research on soil-water and solute fluxes, evapotranspiration, drainage, nutrient and contaminant transport, crop response, and freeze-thaw processes - Bidder must provide complete equipment-interface information - Supervision of critical specialized activities required - No specific OEMs or part numbers provided in the solicitation - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified in the notice

Description

The University McGill is seeking an integrated, field-installed lysimeter facility comprising six independently weighed, monolithic soil lysimeters and associated infrastructure. The system will be installed at the Emile A. Lods Agronomy Research Centre on McGill University’s Macdonald Campus to support year-round research on soil-water and solute fluxes, evapotranspiration, drainage, nutrient and contaminant transport, crop response, and freeze-thaw processes. The project includes coordination with engineering consultants and construction contractors for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, network, drainage, and utility infrastructure. The successful bidder must provide equipment-interface information, supervise specialized activities, install instrumentation and control systems, and commission the research system.

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