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NRC M-50 Ottawa Steam-to-Electric Humidifier Conversion

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking construction services to convert humidification at its Ottawa M-50 facility from steam to electric. - Government buyer: National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Government of Canada; Acquisitions Bureau is identified as the procuring office. - Main work: Replace the remaining ATF C Wing steam humidifier with an electric humidifier, remove obsolete steam and electrical equipment, and isolate, valve, and cap associated services. Work is at Building M-50, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa. - Named manufacturers and vendors: PURE Humidifier Co. is specified for the immersion-heater humidifier. NEO Valves is an acceptable manufacturer for specified reverse-osmosis piping valves; Apollo Valves and Square D products are also specified. The documents do not identify a reseller or construction contractor. - Equipment and materials: A PURE Humidifier Co. electric humidifier with immersion heaters, INTAC PLC and touchscreen HMI, BACnet communications, SCR modulation, and NEMA 12 control cabinet; reverse-osmosis piping and valves; domestic-water piping and fittings; drainage, waste, and vent piping; and electrical service equipment. Quantities and humidifier model/part number are not stated. Specified details include Apollo Valves Model 70-100-27, Square D I-Line panelboards, and Square D disconnect switches. - Related services: Mechanical, plumbing, controls, and electrical installation; commissioning and performance testing; documentation; and operator training. Building occupancy and services must be coordinated with the work. - Notable requirements: A site visit is mandatory, bidder security requirements apply, and eligibility is limited to Canadian contractors. Bilingual identification and documentation are required. Interior finishing, mechanical, and electrical work must be completed within 8 working days of award; a 30-day EMCS final acceptance test period and warranty obligations are specified.

Description

The National Research Council Canada requires replacement of humidifier 50HUM26 with a new electric humidifier at its ATF C Wing in Ottawa. The work includes removing existing steam infrastructure, isolating, valving, and capping associated services in the main building, and removing obsolete electrical equipment and replacing it with new equipment. Bidders must attend one of the mandatory site visits on November 25 or 26, 2026. The estimated contract duration is 8 months.

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