CanadaBuys #26-58147

Heritage masonry conservation and building-envelope restoration at NRC Building S-77

The National Research Council Canada is seeking a contractor to conserve the heritage masonry and restore the building envelope at Building S-77 in Ottawa. - Government buyer: National Research Council Canada (NRC/CNRC), Acquisitions Office / Procuring Office; attachment contact: Roberta Ranaldi. - Scope: Work on Sections A and B of Building S-77, including stone conservation, window-frame refinishing, sealant replacement, bird deterrents, and related building-envelope restoration. - Detailed work quantities: 30 m² stone descaling; parapet repointing (100%), floors 1–3 repointing (30%), and granite repointing (25%); 9 stone resets; 27 restoration-mortar repairs; 4 Dutchman repairs; 11 stitching anchors; 3 m crack injection; and 16 bird-deterrent locations. Mobilization/access, stone cleaning, window-frame and flagpole-bracket refinishing, and sealant replacement are also included. - Cash allowances: $10,000 for localized lead-coated copper flashing work, $5,000 for stone supply, $20,000 for localized glazing replacement, and $5,000 for testing. - Notable requirements: Preserve heritage character and prevent further façade deterioration. Canadian-materials requirements, attestations, and reporting apply; Canadian-contractor eligibility is specified. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are identified; no product part numbers are specified. - Estimated value and timing: Estimated value is $500,001–$2,000,000. The notice estimates an eight-month duration; no start date or option periods are specified, and the work must be completed by the stated deadline.

Description

The National Research Council Canada requires masonry conservation work to restore the building envelope at Building S-77, 100 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, while respecting heritage conservation requirements and preventing further façade deterioration. The work is to be completed at that site, and all deliverables must be received before September 1, 2027. Bidders must attend one of the mandatory site visits on November 10 or November 12, 2026. The solicitation identifies an opportunity range of $500,001 to $2,000,000.

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