Queen's University Bonfire #Q-2026-049-EL

Queen’s University campus substation construction and electrical distribution upgrades

Queen’s University is prequalifying general contractors to build two campus electrical substations and upgrade related power distribution infrastructure. - Government buyer: Queen’s University; no specific sub-agency or project office is identified. - Named utility/vendor: Utilities Kingston, identified as the provider of the new West Campus 44 kV utility service. - OEMs: No equipment manufacturers or product vendors are named. - Main Campus Substation (QMCSS): Construct an indoor, double-ended 44 kV substation with utility metering, two indoor oil-filled 44 kV-to-5 kV transformers, and new 5 kV switchgear. Related work includes underground duct banks and manholes, feeder cables, grounding, protection and control, SCADA integration, emergency power and fire alarm systems, and campus distribution upgrades. - West Campus Substation (QWCSS): Construct a standalone prefabricated substation with indoor 44 kV and 13.8 kV switchgear, two outdoor-rated 44 kV-to-13.8 kV transformers, protection and control, SCADA and communications, station service, and grounding. Related work includes new 44 kV and 15 kV duct banks, manholes, feeder cables, communications infrastructure, and replacement of existing 4.16 kV equipment with 13.8 kV equipment. - Shared construction and integration requirements: Civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical work; modifications to existing network switches, feeders, transformers, protection systems, and utility infrastructure; staged cutovers, temporary power, testing, commissioning, and energization. - Procurement approach: This is a contractor prequalification for the two construction projects; shortlisted firms are intended to be invited to a subsequent RFP.

Description

Queen’s University is seeking to prequalify general contractors for construction of two electrical substations: the Queen’s Main Campus Substation and the Queen’s West Campus Substation. The work includes substation construction, electrical distribution upgrades, utility and campus infrastructure modifications, and associated civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical work. This is phase one of the selection process; up to seven respondents will be shortlisted and invited to a subsequent Request for Proposal. The target contract award is April 2027, with Ready for Takeover targeted for August 2029.

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