Central Plant Upgrades - Phase 1

Solicitation number 2027-010

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/09/14 14:00 EDT


    Description
    The Purchaser is seeking Proposals from qualified and experienced Proponents to complete work for the replacement and installation of specified equipment along with all associated piping and accessories, servicing the Purchaser’s central plant operations at St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology – Windsor Campus, located at 2000 Talbot Road West, Windsor, Ontario N9A 6S4. The equipment includes four (4) boiler pumps, three (3) heat exchangers (pre-purchased), one (1) bypass valve, and one (1) domestic water booster pump, and associated and specified connections.  The scope of work also includes all required modifications to the Building Automation System (BAS) controls sequences and programming necessary to support the new equipment and associated system changes. Major scope of work includes:
     
    • The removal and replacement of four (4) boiler pumps, associated VFDs, piping, valves, accessories, instrumentation, and controls in a phased manner while maintaining a minimum of 600 BHP boiler plant capacity at all times.
    • The removal and replacement of one (1) bypass control valve, including associated piping, controls, instrumentation, supports, and appurtenances.
    • The removal and replacement of one (1) domestic cold water booster pump system, including VFDs, controls, flow meter, piping, accessories, supports, and appurtenances.
    • The removal of three (3) existing shell-and-tube heat exchangers and installation of three (3) Owner-supplied plate-and-frame heat exchangers. Installation also includes associated piping, air separators, chemical dosing pots, filters, control valves, instrumentation, controls, supports, and appurtenances. Existing distribution pumps at the Energy Transfer Stations shall remain.
    • Providing all temporary piping, bypass connections, shutdown coordination, and phasing necessary to maintain continuous operation of the central plant during construction.
    • Providing all associated electrical power, control wiring, BAS integration, programming, graphics, testing, and commissioning required for a complete and operational installation.
    • Providing flushing, cleaning, testing, chemical treatment, startup, performance verification, and commissioning of all systems affected by the work.
    • The removal and disposal of existing equipment and materials not identified to remain and restore affected areas upon completion of the work.

    Please see Appendix A: Mechanical Drawings, Appendix B: Electrical Drawings, and Appendix C: Specifications for additional information.

    The term of the Agreement shall run from the date of award through to the date of substantial completion, which must occur prior to March 31, 2027.  Additionally, the Preferred Proponent shall guarantee all work, equipment and materials for one (1) year from substantial completion of the Agreement.
     

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      Contract duration

      The estimated contract period will be 0 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2027/03/31.

      Trade agreements

      • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
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      Contact information

      Contracting organization

      Organization
      St Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology
      Address
      2000 Talbot Road West
      Windsor, Ontario, N9A 6S4
      Canada
      Contracting authority
      Sabrina Lattuca
      Phone
      519-972-2727 x4642
      Email
      slattuca@stclaircollege.ca
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      Summary information

      Language(s)
      English
      Procurement method
      Competitive – Open Bidding