CanadaBuys #5P468-26-0234/A

Cabot Tower signal mast replacement and rooftop repairs

Parks Canada is seeking construction services to replace the signal mast and repair related rooftop components at Cabot Tower, Signal Hill National Historic Site. - Government buyer: Parks Canada Agency, through National Contracting Services / National Procurement Service; the Montréal issuing office is identified, with Ryan Jones named in the procurement materials. - OEM / named product source: SASCO Products Limited is specified as a source for boron rods, or an approved equivalent. No manufacturer is named for the replacement mast or other materials. - Products and quantities: - One 30-foot Class 1 wooden signal mast, pressure-treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) and conforming to CSA O15-2024; cut and tapered to suit the existing installation. - Four boron rods, each 1/2 inch by 4 inches deep, installed above the mast collar; SASCO Products Limited or approved equivalent. - New mast collar/joint waterproofing components and anchor bolts; quantities are not specified. - Replacement cable and crimp/swage fittings at all locations; quantities are not specified. - Services: Remove the existing mast, measure it for replacement in kind, carefully retain and reinstall existing hardware and equipment, and complete associated rooftop, structural, cable, and anchor repairs. - Notable requirements: Have the exposed mast base reviewed by a structural engineer before installation; keep the base watertight during the work; remove rust from specified eye-bolt, pad-eye, and ring anchors using SSPC-SP-11 preparation and apply the specified protective coating system. Work is expected during the tower’s off-season closure, with appropriate site protection, access, safety, and environmental controls. - Community benefit: The solicitation includes Indigenous participation commitments, including Indigenous employment and business participation in the contract area.

Description

Parks Canada requires removal of the existing signal mast atop Cabot Tower and the supply and installation of a replacement mast. The work includes measuring and replacing the wooden mast in kind, reinstalling existing hardware, and carrying out related roof repairs. Bids are evaluated on lowest price, and the estimated contract duration is five months, with completion required by March 31, 2027. The solicitation notes Indigenous participation benefits and provides an optional site visit.

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