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

Status Awarded

Contract number 5P420-22-0277

Solicitation number 5P420-22-0277/A

Publication date

Contract award date

Contract value

CAD 789,690.33

    Description

    This contract was awarded to:

    Helix Advanced Communications & Infrastructure - o/a Westcan Advanced Communications Solutions

    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.

    Business address

    12540 129 Street NW

    Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 4R4
    Canada
    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Language(s)
    English
    ,
    French
    Selection criteria
    Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
    Region(s) of delivery
    Canada
    Alberta

    Contract duration

    The contract will be for a period of 38 month(s), from 2023/09/15 to 2026/11/30.

    Commodity - UNSPSC

    • 81161700 - Telecommunication Services
    • 81162005 - Dispatch software as a service

    Trade agreements

    • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
    • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
    • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
    • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
    • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
    • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
    • Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)

    Reason for limited tendering

    A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

    • None
    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Parks Canada Agency
    Address

    220 - 4 Avenue S.E., suite 720

    Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4X3
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Ryan Taylor
    Phone
    (587) 436-5987
    Email
    ryan.taylor@pc.gc.ca
    Fax
    1-866-246-6893
    Address

    220 - 4 Avenue S.E., suite 720

    Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4X3
    Canada