Fence Detection System (FDS)

Installation of fence detection system

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, at the Bath Institution, Bath Ontario (Canada).

Trade agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.

Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest priced compliant bid.

Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

Security Requirements: This contract does not include security requirements.

Nature of Requirements:

The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.

The Correctional Service Canada has a requirement to install a new fence disturbance detection system (FDS) on the perimeter of the Bath Institution, located near Bath, ON. The new FDS will be integrated with the existing Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) Integration Unit (PIU) in the Main Communication and Control Post (MCCP).

The new FDS system will be installed on the outer perimeter fence to provide a second layer of perimeter protection during planned construction and planned MDS replacement.

****MANDATORY SITE VISIT**** for June 13th, 2023, see SI03 (page 4), and required confirmation by June 9th, 2023

Objectives:

• Install Senstar Network Manager computer (purchased by CSC under NMSO).
• Upgrade the existing S100 PIDS and FAAS controllers to S100 Version 6.22
• Integrate the new Senstar Network Manager computer with S100.
• Supply and install five (5) Senstar FlexZone-60 processors on the exterior perimeter fence at the locations identified during the site visit conducted on Friday, September 23rd (See attached Drawing).
• Supply, install, and terminate fifteen (15) zones of FlexZone sensor cable on the outside of the exterior fence.
• Supply and install a gate contact on each gate located in the exterior fenceline. Terminate the new gate contacts on the closest available FlexZone processor.
• Modify the existing S100 site creation database to reflect the installation of the new exterior fence FDS and the associated gate contacts. At the same time, include the configuration of any existing microwave units that are currently integrated into S100 via a MDS field processor.

Deliverables: The FDS must effectively detect mechanical vibrations and stress in the fence fabric caused by climbing, cutting, or bridging with climbing devices. The fence detection system must have a high probability of detection for all intrusion attempts, low nuisance alarm rate for fence vibration and stress caused by wind, rain, and snow.

Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none.

Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment.

Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery:

Construction Time:
The Contractor must perform and complete the Work within sixteen (16) weeks from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer.

File Number: 21120-23-4257441

Contracting Authority: Jason St-Onge
Telephone number: (506) 269-3765
E-mail: jason.st-onge@csc-scc.gc.ca

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