Opportunity
CanadaBuys #21120-27-5451581
Replace and integrate security systems at Cowansville Institution
Posted
October 06, 2026
Respond By
October 22, 2026
Identifier
21120-27-5451581
NAICS
561621, 541512, 238290
The Correctional Service of Canada is seeking an integrated security-system replacement for Cowansville Institution in Quebec. - Government buyer: Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), Cowansville Institution, Quebec. - Named suppliers and OEM: Bosch Building Technologies Inc. is the named OEM; Vipond Inc. is also named as a pre-qualified supplier. - Systems requested: Modern Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS), Perimeter Security Management System (PSMS), and Interior Security Management System (ISMS) capabilities. - Core integration components include a PIDS Integration Unit (PIU) and a Facility Alarm Annunciation System (FAAS) Integration Unit (FIU). - A data-processing and analytics platform is also required. - Work required: Supply equipment and software, conduct project initiation and site survey, prepare designs for approval, coordinate procurement and factory acceptance testing, install and cut over the systems, complete acceptance testing, provide training, and close out the project. - Quantities and models: The opportunity does not specify product models, part numbers, or item quantities. - Performance period: Estimated 12 months from contract award.
Description
The Correctional Service of Canada requires replacement of obsolete electronic security system technologies at Cowansville Institution in the Quebec Region. The contractor must provide equipment, application and process software, and services to implement modern perimeter and interior security management systems, including a PIDS Integration Unit and a FAAS Integration Unit. The RFP is limited to pre-qualified suppliers under Supply Arrangements CW2440311 and CW2440314; the invited suppliers are Bosch Building Technologies Inc. and Vipond Inc. The contract period is estimated at 12 months from award, with deliverables including design, procurement, installation, testing, training, and closeout.