# Quebec SEAO #20173531

Replacement of Fire Protection System for Power Transformers at Manic 3 Hydroelectric Plant

**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** 20173531
**NAICS:** 238290

Hydro-Québec is seeking qualified contractors to replace fire protection systems for power transformers T31 to T36 at the Manic 3 hydroelectric plant in Côte-Nord.
- Scope includes:
  - Design, manufacturing, supply of labor and materials
  - Factory testing, packaging, storage, transportation
  - Dismantling, assembly, installation, commissioning testing
  - Personnel training and support
- Optional work: Dismantling the fire protection system for transformer T32
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Estimated contract value: $3 million to $5 million
- Key requirements:
  - Validated SST evaluation report
  - ISO 9001 certification
  - RBQ license and CCQ registration
  - Compliance with the French language charter
- Project duration: Approximately 56 days
- Opportunity is open to companies able to meet legal and certification standards for industrial fire protection systems

### Description

The project involves replacing the fire protection systems for power transformers T31 to T36 at the Manic 3 hydroelectric plant. The scope includes design, manufacturing, supply of labor, materials, factory testing, packaging, storage, transportation, dismantling, assembly, installation, commissioning testing, personnel training, and support. Optional work includes dismantling the fire protection system for transformer T32. The project duration is approximately 56 days. Bidders must submit a validated SST evaluation report and meet various legal and certification requirements to be eligible.

[View original listing](https://seao.gouv.qc.ca/avis-resultat-recherche/consulter?ItemId=4125dea3-49e1-4076-ac83-35bf87a5832b)