CanadaBuys #5P300-26-0064/A

Parks Canada Artifact Stabilization and Relocation Services

Parks Canada Agency is seeking professional preparator services to stabilize and relocate approximately 400 cultural and heritage artifacts from Quebec City to Gatineau. - Government Buyer: - Parks Canada Agency, National Contracting Services, Rocky Harbour, NL - Quebec City Satellite Office - Scope of Work: - Stabilization, handling, packing, and crating of artifacts including oversized, fragile, and heavy items - Manufacturing of custom crates (48), platforms (32), stackable crates (76 for 213 objects), brackets (56), and chocks (50) - Use of archival quality and inert materials for packaging - On-site survey, object handling, support fabrication, packing, crating, and coordination with Parks Canada staff - Documentation and work plans required - Personnel Requirements: - Qualified Lead Preparator and at least one Assistant or Apprentice Preparator - Additional personnel as needed to meet project milestones - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with conservation, handling, and transport standards - Indigenous participation is a key evaluation criterion (labor, subcontracting, training, community engagement) - Environmental considerations and adaptation based on expert recommendations - All work must adhere to the National Park Act and integrity verification protocols - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the requirement is for specialized museum technician services - Contract Duration: - Approximately six months, from contract award to March 31, 2027 - Main stabilization and preparation work scheduled for September to November, with optional services by December and closeout by March 31, 2027

Description

Parks Canada is seeking professional preparator services to stabilize an artifact collection currently housed in two warehouse facilities in Québec City. The work involves ensuring the items are protected and compliant with conservation, handling, and transport standards prior to their relocation to Gatineau. The contract duration is approximately six months, starting around October 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2027. Bids must be submitted via fax or email, with a maximum email file size of 15 MB, and the selection will be based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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