Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Replacement - Pacific Institution (Buildings C, B & F)

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Pacific Institution, 33344 King Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia

Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement.

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 open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses. All interested suppliers may participate. However, suppliers are to note that this requirement is subject to a preference for Indigenous suppliers and will be set-aside under the federal government Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) if Canada receives two or more responsive bids from Indigenous businesses who meet the requirements of the PSIB.

Indigenous businesses that have not already registered in the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Indigenous Business Directory should do so. Additional information on the Indigenous Business Directory is available at the following link:

https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033057/1610797769658#c3.

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 of Canada (CSC) has a requirement to replace the existing Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), extended battery module (EBM) and the external maintenance bypass switch that is located at the Pacific Institution in Buildings B, C, and F. The existing UPS serves the Electronic Security Systems (ESS) equipment in the central equipment room and is monitored by the existing Genetec Security system via four dry alarm contacts: AC Failure, Battery Low, General Fault and UPS offline.

****MANDATORY VIRTUAL SITE VISIT**** for Thursday August 15, 2024, see SI03 (page 4), and confirmation required by Monday August 12, 2024

Deliverables:
• Supply fully functioning UPS system at the location specified in the information package provided to bidders during the virtual site visit that meet the technical requirements described in Technical Requirements and Specifications - 28 05 07 - Specification - UPS – EN
• Provide all reports, plans, and documentation identified in Section 3, Documentation Deliverables
• Provide operator training in accordance with the approved Operator Training Plan to the site’s National Maintenance Contactor personnel
• Provide maintenance training in accordance with the approved Maintenance Training Plan to the site’s National Maintenance Contractor personnel
• Perform a successful Acceptance Test at the site witnessed and signed-off by the Technical Authority or delegate.

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: 21120-25-4665950

Contracting Authority: Stéphanie Gigoux
E-mail: stephanie.gigoux@csc-scc.gc.ca

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Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French).

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