Parks Canada Radio Dispatch Upgrade Project – Banff and Jasper National Parks

5P420-22-0277 Parks Canada Radio Dispatch Upgrade Project – Banff and Jasper National Parks

REQUIREMENT

The objective of this project is to replace the two Zetron 4000 dispatch systems with a new IP-based dispatch system that spans both main dispatch locations and that supports integration with a wide range of external IP-based interfaces across multiple physical locations.

Parks Canada currently operates two independent emergency dispatch centers, one located in the town of Banff, AB and one in the town of Jasper, AB. Both sites operate an antiquated Zetron 4000 series ‘hard-wired’ radio dispatch system that is no longer sufficient to meet the needs of Parks Canada.

The installation window for this project is expected to be in the Fall of 2023 (Oct-Nov 2023). The exact implementation schedule is to occur in accordance with the Contractor’s proposal, subject to review and approval by Parks Canada Agency. The Contractor is to perform system assessment work and planning to coincide with this implementation window.

The implementation of the dispatch upgrade will be done in two distinct phases: (1) Banff Dispatch will be installed and achieve operational status, followed by (2) Jasper Dispatch will be installed and achieve operational status, thus bringing full system functionality and site redundancy features online.

PERIOD OF CONTRACT / DELIVERY DATE

The period of the Contract is from date of Contract to November 30, 2024 inclusive.

The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to two (2) additional one (1) year period being as follows: December 01, 2024 to November 30, 2025, and December 01, 2025 to November 30, 2026 inclusive under the same conditions. The Contractor agrees that, during the extended period of the Contract, it will be paid in accordance with the applicable provisions as set out in the Basis of Payment.