Electrical High Voltage Upgrade

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: 
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

EZ899-170372/A
Leung, Janie
Telephone No. - (604) 666-8228 (    )
Fax No. - (604) 775-6633 (    )

Title:  
Electrical High Voltage Upgrade

Location: 
William Head Institution, Metchosin, BC

Work Description: 
The project comprises of general construction requiring demolition, renovation and construction to provide electrical upgrades at William Head Institution in Metchosin, BC.  The Work is the second of two phases to replace the high voltage site distribution and improve fault current and arc flash levels throughout the site. The work includes but not limited to:
-Provide trenching, backfilling, asphalt and concrete repair work where required. 
-Replace the main dry-type outdoor unit substation with a new liquid-filled outdoor unit substation.
-Provide automatic transfer capabilities for stand-by power supply for site. 
-Replace high voltage cables, primary loudbreak switches, transformers, and secondary distribution centres where indicated.
-Decommission existing electrical equipment that is not required for the renovated layout. 
-Provide temporary power generations (including fuel) for services that are interrupted to minimize downtime of service during tie-in and switch-over from existing to new systems.
-Replace existingsecondary panelboards and feeders where indicated for panelboards that are currently at capacity.


Site Visit: 
Contractors are strongly recommended to visit the site prior to submitting a tender for this work and to make inquiries or investigationsnecessary to become thoroughly acquainted with the site as well as the nature and extent of the work.

There is an optional site visit for prospective bidders on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 10:30 am PDST at the William Head Institution located at 6000 William Head Road, Metchosin, BC.

Delivery Date: 
The Contractor shall perform and complete the Work within thirty-six (36) weeks of Contract award.

Enquiries:  
Janie Leung, A/Supply Specialist 
Tel: (604) 666-8228
Fax: (604) 775-6633
Email: Janie.Leung@pwgsc.gc.ca

Value of Project: 
To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated to cost between 
$2,400,000 to $2,500,000.

Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender (solicitation)documents through Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Addenda, when issued will be available from Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Firms that elect to base their bids on tender (solicitation) documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk and will be solely responsible to inform the tender calling authority of their intention to bid. 

This procurement office provides procurement services to the public in English.



Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.