Opportunity
CanadaBuys #20176243
Mechanical and electrical engineering services for Université de Montréal’s animal teaching hub and shelter
Posted
October 13, 2026
Respond By
November 10, 2026
Identifier
20176243
NAICS
541330
Université de Montréal is seeking mechanical and electrical engineering services for a new animal teaching hub and shelter at its Saint-Hyacinthe campus. - Government buyer: Université de Montréal, Direction des immeubles. - Requested services: Professional building mechanical and electrical engineering services spanning planning, project realization, and closeout, with business-case work conducted in parallel. - Project scope: A four-level building with a basement and approximately 6,775 m² of gross area, including teaching laboratories, specialized learning spaces, animal facilities, shelter areas, support and logistics spaces, and exterior works. - Notable requirements: Design must address biosafety and animal welfare, separate human, animal, and logistics circulation, support practical learning and clinical simulation, and meet American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) requirements. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or service vendors are identified. AVMA is referenced as a requirements source, not as a vendor. - Period: Estimated 60-month contract period, covering planning through closeout; business-case work is concurrent.
Description
Université de Montréal is seeking professional building mechanical and electrical engineering services for the planning, realization, and closeout of a new animal teaching hub and shelter in Saint-Hyacinthe. The project involves a four-level building with laboratory and teaching spaces, animal facilities, shelter and support areas, and exterior works; its total gross area is 6,775 m². Services begin upon contract award and include work on the business case in parallel. The target delivery is summer 2031, and the contract period is estimated at 60 months.