# Queen's University Bonfire #Q-2026-051-EL

Etherington Hall Roof, Fire Alarm, and Electrical Upgrades

**Posted:** November 10, 2026
**Respond By:** December 10, 2026
**Identifier:** Q-2026-051-EL
**NAICS:** 238160, 238210, 236220

Queen’s University is seeking a general contractor to upgrade the roof, fire alarm, and electrical systems at Etherington Hall.
- **Buyer:** Queen’s University; the procurement concerns work at Etherington Hall. No specific sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Requested work:**
  - Replace approximately **900 m²** of roofing with an inverted 4-ply Type BUR system, including new shafts and roof drains.
  - Upgrade the fire alarm system and add audible and visual alarm locations.
  - Replace or upgrade electrical equipment and infrastructure, including break switches, transformers, and switchboards.
- **Notable requirements:** Work takes place in an occupied building and must avoid unplanned disruptions. Roofing personnel must meet the contract’s qualification requirements, including applicable OIRCA and/or CRCA membership, experienced personnel, and open-flame insurance.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, product vendors, or product part numbers are identified. OIRCA and CRCA are cited as industry associations, not vendors.
- **Schedule:** The work has interim completion milestones for the roofing, fire alarm, and electrical scopes, followed by overall ready-for-takeover; specific dates are omitted.

### Description

Queen’s University is seeking proposals for general contracting services to upgrade Etherington Hall. Work includes replacing approximately 900 m² of roofing, upgrading the fire alarm system, and replacing or upgrading electrical equipment and infrastructure. The work includes required demolition, removal, disposal, installation, and modifications, and construction must proceed in an occupied building without unplanned disruptions. The stated Ready for Takeover date is May 31, 2028, with separate interim completion milestones for the roof, fire alarm, and electrical work.

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