CanadaBuys #26-58098

Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Services for Refrigeration Equipment at NRC Halifax and Ketch Harbour

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking qualified suppliers to provide preventative and corrective maintenance services for all refrigeration equipment at its Halifax and Ketch Harbour sites in Nova Scotia. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC), RPPM Branch, NRC Bid Receiving - Senior Contracting Officer: Abeera Akram - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive maintenance and repair of refrigeration systems, including: - Chillers - Freezers (including ultra-low temperature) - Refrigerators - Growth chambers - Ice machines - Air conditioning units - HVAC systems, compressors, cryogenic systems, incubators, and related equipment - Services include bi-monthly preventative maintenance visits, corrective repairs, modifications, calibration, installation, seasonal shutdowns, and leak testing - All work must be performed by licensed and certified refrigeration technicians, with required Environment Canada/Nova Scotia Environment certifications for ozone-depleting substances - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with safety, security clearance, and environmental regulations - Timely reporting and documentation of maintenance activities - Eligibility limited to Canadian suppliers and those from applicable trading partners under the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement - Subject to multiple trade agreements (WTO GPA, CFTA, CETA, CPTPP, etc.) - Requirements related to carbon neutrality and integrity provisions as administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or refrigeration brands are named in the solicitation - Evaluation: - Selection based on technical merit and price

Description

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is soliciting proposals for preventative and corrective maintenance services for all refrigeration equipment located at the Halifax and Ketch Harbour sites in Nova Scotia. The contract will have an initial term of two years starting November 2, 2026, with options to extend for up to five additional one-year periods. An optional site visit is scheduled for September 2, 2026, at 1411 Oxford Street, Halifax, followed by a visit to 270 Sandy Cove Road. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and selection will be based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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