Opportunity
CanadaBuys #CSE-2627-107-1
AAFC Solicits Contractor for Benton Ridge Vehicle Shop Exhaust Upgrades
Posted
September 15, 2026
Respond By
October 02, 2026
Identifier
CSE-2627-107-1
NAICS
238290
This opportunity is issued by the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), targeting upgrades to the vehicle service bay at Benton Ridge Research Farm. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Fredericton Research and Development Centre, Benton Ridge Research Farm - Scope of Work: - Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of new ventilation and life-safety systems - Includes general exhaust ventilation, vehicle source-capture exhaust extraction, welding fume collection, gas detection, and controls - Requirements: - Contractors must provide a reference project for HVAC construction completed for a provincial or federal government within the last five years, valued at least $50,000 - Two-phase procurement: qualification (Phase One), then financial bidding (Phase Two) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Details: - Project aims to improve air quality and worker safety, ensuring compliance with codes and standards - No trade agreements apply - Contract duration is approximately four months
Description
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform ventilation and life-safety upgrades in the vehicle service bay of Building #1 at the Benton Ridge Research Farm. The work includes supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of systems such as general exhaust ventilation, vehicle source-capture exhaust extraction, welding fume collection, gas detection, and controls. The project aims to improve air quality, enhance worker safety, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. The contract duration is approximately 4 months starting around October 26, 2026. This is a competitive open bidding process with a two-phase selection: Phase One evaluates qualifications, and Phase Two invites qualified suppliers to submit financial bids.