Opportunity
CanadaBuys #WSC-2627-002
Electrical Services for AAFC Swift Current Research and Development Centre
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
WSC-2627-002
NAICS
238210
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive electrical services for approximately 20 buildings at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre in Saskatchewan. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Sub-agency: Western Service Centre / Centre de service de l'ouest - Office: Swift Current Research and Development Centre - Contact: Melissa Smith, Procurement Specialist - Services Requested: - Electrical troubleshooting, emergency repairs, maintenance, equipment installation, and system upgrades - Coverage includes controlled environment chambers, chemical storage, lighting, laboratory equipment, motor controls, and related systems - Services delivered on an 'as and when required' basis, managed through task authorizations - Labor for both journeyperson and apprentice electricians during regular and outside business hours - Supply of materials and replacement parts, with a specified markup on cost - Quantities: - Journeyperson electrician labor: 350 hours (regular), 30 hours (outside regular hours) - Apprentice electrician labor: 100 hours (regular), 15 hours (outside regular hours) - Estimated $20,000 in materials and replacement parts - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor personnel must hold valid RELIABILITY STATUS security clearance - Only Canadian suppliers and eligible trading partners may bid - Electricians must have appropriate certifications - Pricing structure includes labor rates and materials markup - No specific OEMs or product brands are named in the solicitation
Description
The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Swift Current Research and Development Centre requires a contractor to provide electrical services on an 'as and when required' basis. The contract will be established with task authorizations for delivery of the specified requirements. The contract duration is 12 months with an option to extend for up to three additional one-year periods, starting October 1, 2026. Contractor personnel must hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS for access to sensitive work sites. Bids will be evaluated on technical and financial criteria with the lowest evaluated price recommended for award.