Churchill and Bow Unit Redevelopment Phase II Bow Unit

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Project Name: CSC-N RPC Churchill and Bow Unit Redevelopment Phase II Bow Unit, Saskatoon, SK 

Project Description: The Bow Unit Redevelopment (Building B-03) project scope of work includes:

1) Maintain operation of the facility throughout construction by phasing the work. Ensure proposed demolition will not affect the structural stability of the existing infrastructure. 

2)  Demolish the existing open control post (107) and part of block wall around Room 100 and provide a new closed control post separated from the rest of the Ranges by a secure transparent barrier.  The closed control post to be elevated up off the range floor by 3 steps, have two (2) stainless steel pass through and have unobstructed sightlines to ranges BA,BB, BC.  There is also to be a view into Range BD, but a second guard post is to be located inside the new dispensary to provide a clear view into Range BD.  The new closed post (107) is to have an escape route to the exterior (door 26) through room 105.  . A new open post is to surround the new closed post for more direct contact with the inmates.   A Correctional Officers Work area is to be located in room 100 and a new kitchen to be provided in part of the existing Vault (101A).  

3) Replace an existing gate with a new secure door between corridor 102 and the BA Range.

4) Demolish the existing dispensary (Room 112) and build a new dispensary adjacent to the Correction Offices work area, complete with three (3) medication wickets for secure dispensing of medication.  Provide a new rated door into the existing vault (101) directly off the dispensary.   Provide a guard post with a stainless steel pass through into Range BD at the south end of the dispensary.

5) Demolish the existing range BD barrier and build a new controlled entrance into the BD range with transparent barrier (to maintain sight lines) and a secure operable door with electric controls at the new control post.  

6) Demolish the Range BD kitchenette and provide a new Range BD kitchenette.  Provide new TV wiring in the new Block wall behind the kitchenette and TV.  Relocate the telephone and complaint box in the BD range.

7) Build a secure transparent barrier to isolate five (5) existing cells BD117, BD118, BD119, BD120 and BD121 from the current BD Range.  The secure barrier must extend to the u/s of the structural slab and include an operable secure door with electric controls at the new control post.  Provide a fire exit door leading to the exterior at the location of a current window.

8) Provide two (2) exterior exercise courtyards on the west side of Range BD.  Provide concrete paving for the courtyards and the path between the new BD exterior door and existing BE exterior door.  Provide chain link fence and gates leading to the courtyards and provide chain link fence and gates with concertina wire at the top around the two exercise courtyards. 

The work will also include modifications to exterior envelop/windows, interior fit-ups, camera installations, mechanical, electrical, fire safely and plumbing connections, relocation of existing ESS components, including PALS sensor that is located in the demolition zone, etc.

Operational adjustments will be required with respect to this project redevelopment construction works.


Drawings and Specifications are now available for viewing and downloading in the Portable Document Format (PDF) or in a standard paper version. Tenderers should note that Attachment 1 (ATT 1) contains the Drawings and Specifications Packages (DSP) which consist of PDF files organized in an industry recognized directory structure

There will be a MANDATORY site visit on March 11, 2020 at 10:30am. Interested bidders are to meet at Interested bidders are to meet at the Regional Psychiatric Centre Saskatoon at the following address: Box 9243, 2520 Central Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 3X5.

The site visit for this project is MANDATORY.  The representative of the Bidder must sign the Site Visit Attendance Sheet at the site visit. Bids submitted by Bidders who have not signed the attendance sheet will be rejected.

Registration for the site visit: All the individuals attending the site visit must e-mail the contracting authority (dallas.wiebe@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca) to register. The names of each individual attending the site visit, along with the name of the firm they represent, should be provided to the Contracting Authority by March 9, 2020 at 2:00pm in order to gain access to the site. A valid government issued ID (such as a driver’s licence) is required to gain access the site for the site visit.

Firms intending to submit bids on this project should obtain bid documents through the Government Electronic Tendering (GETS) service provider at http://Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders.  Firms that obtain bid documents from a source other than the official site run the risk of not receiving a complete package.

Bidders are responsible for obtaining copies of bid forms, special instructions and amendments issued prior to bid closing, from the Government of Canada web site, and are to ensure they are addressed in the submitted bid. 

This procurement contains mandatory requirements. Failure to comply may result in rejection of your bid. 

Standard terms and conditions for this procurement are incorporated by reference into, and form part of, the bid and contract documents. The standard documents are issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada and may be viewed at:  https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/standard-acquisition-clauses-and-conditions-manual/5/R .

Value of Project:  To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated at a value between $1,000,0000 and $5,000,000.00

Inquiries are to be directed to: 
Dallas Wiebe
PWGSC Procurement Specialist
Phone: 204-899-5257
Email: dallas.wiebe@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

This PWGSC Office provides procurement services to the public in English.

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and to encourage physical distancing, the bid receiving unit in Edmonton will remain open but with limited staff and limited hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am to 11 am and Tuesday, 9 am to 2 pm (local time). 

Public tender openings will be suspended until further notice. Following solicitation closing, bid results will be recorded and may be obtained by e-mailing a request to the address indicated in the Invitation to Tender.  

Please monitor Buyandsell.gc.ca closely as changes to bid closing dates may be necessary. 



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.