Opportunity
CanadaBuys #WSC-2627-085
Solicitation for Plumbing Services at AAFC Saskatoon and Outlook, Saskatchewan
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
October 13, 2026
Identifier
WSC-2627-085
NAICS
238220
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive plumbing services at its Saskatoon Research and Development Centre and the Canada-Saskatchewan Irrigation Diversification Centre in Outlook, Saskatchewan. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Sub-agency: Operational Centre for Procurement Services, Procurement and Material Management, Western Service Centre - Office: Western Service Centre - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are named; procurement is for general plumbing services and materials. - Products and Services Requested: - Plumbing system installation, repair, replacement, overhaul, and preventative maintenance - Coverage includes domestic water systems, sewer lines, water heaters, gas lines, compressed air systems, backflow prevention, emergency eyewash stations, irrigation, and pump systems - Labor line items: - Journeyperson plumber labor (regular and outside regular hours) for both Saskatoon and Outlook - Apprentice plumber labor (regular and outside regular hours) for both Saskatoon and Outlook - Estimated labor hours per contract period: - Journeyperson (Saskatoon): 250 (regular), 30 (outside regular) - Journeyperson (Outlook): 175 (regular), 15 (outside regular) - Apprentice (Saskatoon): 160 (regular), 20 (outside regular) - Apprentice (Outlook): 115/110 (regular), 10 (outside regular) - Materials and replacement parts: Estimated $35,000 per contract period, provided at cost plus markup - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Personnel must hold valid Saskatchewan Journeyperson Plumber certification - Security clearance: RELIABILITY STATUS required for all personnel - Mandatory site visit for prospective bidders - Emergency response required within 4 hours - Compliance with all applicable codes, standards, safety, and environmental regulations - Services provided on an as-needed basis, including after-hours and emergency work - Detailed reporting and task authorizations required - Procurement is open and competitive, with documents available in both English and French.
Description
The Department of Agriculture and Agri Food Canada (AAFC), Saskatoon Research and Development Centre and the Canada-Saskatchewan Irrigation Diversification Centre require a contractor to provide plumbing services. The contract is for the delivery of plumbing services to AAFC locations in Saskatoon and Outlook, Saskatchewan. The contract duration is 48 months, starting December 1, 2026, with an initial one-year term and options to extend for three additional one-year periods. Personnel must hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS granted or approved by AAFC, and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 22, 2026.