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.