Opportunity

CanadaBuys #5P468-26-0262/A

High-risk asbestos abatement for seven Parks Canada employee residences

Posted

October 22, 2026

Respond By

November 10, 2026

Identifier

5P468-26-0262/A

NAICS

562910, 238910

Parks Canada is seeking a contractor for high-risk asbestos abatement in employee housing serving Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. - Government buyer: Parks Canada Agency (Agence Parcs Canada); offices identified include Asset Office, National Contracting Services, the Montréal issuing office, and a Parks Canada property management office. Ryan Jones is named in the solicitation materials. - Work requested: Type 3 (high-risk) removal of approximately 115–150 m² of asbestos-containing vermiculite attic insulation in seven employee residences in Caledonia, Nova Scotia. - Services included: Site preparation and containment; continuous HEPA-filtered negative pressure; worker decontamination and protective equipment; collection, packaging, transport, and approved disposal of asbestos waste; cleanup; independent air monitoring; and final clearance testing. - Key requirements: Final air clearance must be below 0.01 fibres per cubic centimetre. Occupants must not be present during work and may return only after completion and clearance. The work is identified as high risk because the asbestos-containing material is friable. - Evaluation and community benefits: Price and an Indigenous Participation Plan are evaluated, with the plan addressing benefits such as Indigenous employment and participation by local Indigenous businesses. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are named. No products or product part numbers are requested.

Description

Parks Canada Agency is seeking proposals for Type 3 (high-risk) asbestos abatement in the attics of seven employee housing units in Caledonia, Nova Scotia. The work involves removing approximately 115–150 m² of asbestos-containing vermiculite insulation, collecting and disposing of asbestos waste, and cleaning and conducting clearance testing in the work areas. The solicitation includes a two-submission bid procedure and encourages specific benefits for Indigenous people and businesses in the contract area. Bids are accepted by fax or email only; in-person and courier submissions are not accepted.

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