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Electrical Service and Transformer Upgrade at Kitimat River Hatchery for Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking qualified contractors for electrical service and transformer upgrades at the Kitimat River Hatchery in Kitimat, British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) - Project Scope: - Electrical service upgrades and transformer modifications at the Kitimat River Hatchery - Hydro-vac excavation for a new low-voltage electrical service trench with asphalt reinstatement - Low-voltage electrical upgrades, including connecting new BC Hydro secondary service conductors using existing conduits - Coordination of shutdown of the existing BC Hydro primary service and energization of the new secondary service - The hatchery must remain operational throughout the project - OEMs and Vendors: - BC Hydro (named as the utility provider for primary and secondary electrical service) - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must provide references for similar electrical service projects valued at least $100,000 within the last five years - Project manager must have at least ten years of construction management experience, including electrical services - Continuous WorkSafe BC coverage for health and safety is required - Two-phase procurement: Phase 1 (qualification), Phase 2 (financial bids from qualified suppliers) - No specific OEM equipment or part numbers are mentioned; BC Hydro is the only named vendor.

Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is undertaking electrical service upgrades at the Kitimat River Hatchery in Kitimat, British Columbia. The project involves transformer and electrical service modifications following overhead primary upgrades by BC Hydro. The hatchery will remain operational throughout the project. The scope includes hydro vac excavation of a new low voltage electrical service trench with asphalt surface reinstatement, low voltage electrical upgrades including connection of new BC Hydro secondary service conductors using existing conduits, and coordination of shutdown of the existing BC Hydro primary service and energization of the new secondary service. The work must be completed by March 31, 2028.

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