Opportunity
CanadaBuys #53700-26-5475720
Replacement of Institutional Grade Wheelchair Lift at Bowden Institution, Correctional Service of Canada
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
53700-26-5475720
NAICS
238290
Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is seeking a contractor to replace institutional-grade wheelchair lifts at Bowden Institution, Innisfail, Alberta. - Government Buyer: - Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Regional Headquarters, Prairies, Contracts and Materiel Office - Scope of Work: - Removal of three existing wheelchair lifts from the Administration Building - Supply, installation, commissioning, and acceptance of a new commercial-grade, institutional wheelchair lift system - The new lift must provide barrier-free access between upper floor, main floor, and basement - Minimum lifting capacity of 225 kg - Vandal-resistant design and compliance with all applicable codes and standards - Integration with existing building systems - Accessibility-compliant controls and signage - On-site training, commissioning, and operational testing - Delivery of operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and warranty service through March 31, 2028 - Notable Requirements: - Minimize site disruptions during installation - Mandatory site visit for bidders - Open only to Canadian suppliers - Completion required within 28 weeks from notification of acceptance - Warranty coverage for one year from delivery and acceptance - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned; requirement is for a generic institutional-grade wheelchair lift system.
Description
The Government of Canada, through the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), is seeking to replace the institutional grade wheelchair lift in the Administrative Building at Bowden Institution, Innisfail Alberta. The project involves removal of existing equipment and supply, installation, commissioning, and acceptance of a new barrier-free wheelchair lift system. The contractor must deliver a fully operational, code-compliant, institutional-grade wheelchair lift providing barrier-free access between the upper floor, main floor, and basement. The contract duration is 6 months starting approximately September 16, 2026, with a completion time frame of 28 weeks from notification of acceptance.