Opportunity
CanadaBuys #21301-27-5426037
Standing Offer for Refrigeration Technician and Apprentice Services at Port-Cartier Institution
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
October 05, 2026
Identifier
21301-27-5426037
NAICS
238220
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is seeking a contractor to provide refrigeration technician and apprentice services for the Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec. - Government Buyer: - Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Quebec Region, Contracting and Materiel Services - Primary contact: Kim Lavalle - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Refrigeration technician services (normal and outside working hours) - 350 hours (normal), 200 hours (outside hours) - Apprentice refrigeration technician services (normal and outside working hours) - 100 hours (normal), 25 hours (outside hours) - Administrative document production (80 units) - Materials, equipment rental, disposal, spare parts (estimated $150,000 at cost plus markup) - Inspection, maintenance, repair, installation, modification, and diagnostics for mechanical refrigeration and chilled water air conditioning systems (equipment from 4.5 to 60 tons) - Emergency service availability (response within 4 hours) - Daily work reporting and invoicing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with technical codes and standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, Canadian environmental regulations) - Provision of qualified labor, tools, and materials - Adherence to health, safety, and environmental protocols - Emergency service must be available 24/7 - Open to Canadian and eligible international suppliers under several trade agreements - Contract Duration: - Approximately eight months, with an option to renew for one additional year
Description
The Correctional Service of Canada requires refrigeration technician and apprentice services for the Port-Cartier Institution. The scope includes maintenance, replacement, modification, inspection, repair of existing components, and installation of new components to mechanical refrigeration systems and chilled water air conditioning components. The contractor will also install and repair mechanical refrigeration units of ventilation, air treatment, and air-conditioning systems, and perform diagnostics to find causes of failures. The contract duration is approximately 8 months with an option to renew for one additional year.