Opportunity

CanadaBuys #WSC-2627-033

AAFC Solicits Fire Safety System Inspection and Maintenance Services for Saskatoon Research Facilities

Posted

July 22, 2026

Respond By

August 18, 2026

Identifier

WSC-2627-033

NAICS

238290

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive inspection and maintenance services for fire safety systems at its Saskatoon Research Center and Farm locations. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Sub-agency: Research Centers - Office: Saskatoon Research Center and Farm - Scope of Services: - Inspection and maintenance of fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems (wet and dry), FM-200 fire suppression systems, backflow preventers, and fire hydrants - Services required at two locations: 107 Science Place and 410 Lowe Road, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Scheduled inspections: monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual frequencies for various systems - Emergency repair services with a 2-hour response time for urgent requests and 24-hour response for standard repairs - Detailed reporting required after each inspection and repair - Products/Services Requested: - Fire alarm system inspections (3 units, monthly) - Wet pipe sprinkler system inspections (4 units, quarterly) - Dry pipe sprinkler system inspection (1 unit, quarterly) - FM-200 fire suppression system inspections (2 units, semi-annual) - Backflow preventer inspections (2 units, annual) - Fire hydrant inspections (4 units, annual) - Technician labor (regular and outside hours) - Repair and maintenance services as needed - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment - Security requirements apply - Services must be delivered duty paid to the specified locations - Pricing includes scheduled inspections, labor (regular and after-hours), and materials with markup - Compliance with multiple trade agreements - Bilingual solicitation (English and French)

Description

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking a contractor to perform inspection services for fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, backflow preventers, and fire hydrants at two locations in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The contract duration is 48 months, starting from September 1, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and the solicitation is issued in both English and French. The contract is governed by several trade agreements including the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.

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