Opportunity
CanadaBuys #NCC-CS-41135-RFP
NCC seeks contractor for transportation, installation, and removal of Rideau Canal Skateway chalets and infrastructure
Posted
September 09, 2026
Respond By
September 30, 2026
Identifier
NCC-CS-41135-RFP
NAICS
488490, 488999, 238290
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is seeking a contractor to provide transportation, lifting, installation, and removal services for seasonal infrastructure on the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa. - Government Buyer: - National Capital Commission (NCC) - Scope of Work: - Annual transport, installation, and removal of seven chalets (each 18m x 7m x 3.9m, 27,215–29,483 kg) - Transport, installation, and removal of two service trailers (first aid and washroom; 40 ft/9,000 kg and 32 ft/7,000 kg) - Transport, installation, and removal of one temporary electrical kiosk (K17R; 36 in H x 158 in L x 78 in P, ~1,200 kg) - Crane operations for four BeaverTails trailers (14.5 ft x 26 ft, up to 12,000 kg) and four supply trailers (8 ft x 16 ft, ~3,000 kg), including water tanks and accessories - Provision of 50 hours each of bilingual site supervision and crane operator labor annually - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must have relevant experience, transport equipment, and cranes - Bilingual site supervisor required - Strict seasonal deadlines for installation (fall) and removal (spring) - Security requirements: all personnel must provide information including fingerprints - Compliance with regulatory and safety standards - Contract Details: - Base period of 36 months, with two one-year option periods - Competitive selection based on technical merit and price - No specific OEMs or named vendors; opportunity is open to qualified contractors with the necessary equipment and expertise.
Description
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is seeking a contractor to provide transportation, lifting, installation, and removal services for seasonal infrastructure related to the Rideau Canal Skateway (RCS). The scope includes annual transportation and installation of seven chalets, two service trailers, one temporary electrical kiosk, and craning of four BeaverTails trailers and supporting units onto the Rideau Canal in the fall, followed by their removal and storage in the spring. The contract duration is 36 months, and the procurement method is competitive traditional with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price. The work will be performed in the National Capital Region, Ottawa.