Opportunity
CanadaBuys #5P468-26-0160/A
Site Improvements at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site for Visitor Reception Centre and Big House Drainage
Posted
September 21, 2026
Respond By
October 06, 2026
Identifier
5P468-26-0160/A
NAICS
238990, 561730
Parks Canada Agency is seeking qualified contractors for site improvements at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site in St. Andrews, Manitoba. - Government Buyer: - Parks Canada Agency, National Contracting Office, Bid Receiving Unit - Scope of Work: - Visitor Reception Centre entrance upgrades: - Concrete pouring and repairs - Hardscape and softscape landscaping - Landscape plantings - Exterior electrical lighting installation - Water conveyance infrastructure - Installation of a new automatic arm gate - Big House drainage and water management improvements: - Installation of new eavestroughs and downspouts - Drainage improvements at the rear of the building - Construction of a concrete pad with drains - Land drainage infrastructure to mitigate water infiltration risks - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the National Park Act and related regulations - Contractors must demonstrate experience in landscaping, concrete work, water conveyance, and eavestroughing, preferably on historic buildings - Minimum of one project as a prime contractor with a value of at least $250,000 - Three reference projects required, each valued at least $250,000 - Two-stage competitive process: technical merit and price - Estimated Contract Value: $500,001 to $1,000,000
Description
This project involves targeted site improvements at two buildings within Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site located at 5925 Highway 9, St. Andrews, MB. The Visitor Reception Centre improvements include upgrades to main entrance pathways with concrete pouring, hardscape and softscape enhancements, landscape plantings, exterior electrical lighting, water conveyance, and a new automatic arm gate. The Big House improvements focus on drainage and water management, including installation of new eavestroughs and downspouts, drainage improvements at the rear of the building with a concrete pad and drains to mitigate water infiltration risks. The work must be substantially completed by March 31, 2027, and fully completed by June 30, 2027.