RFP for In-Service Support for French River Dams
Summary
The Government of Canada has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for in-service support for equipment at the French River and Latchford Dams. The solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers and applicable trading partners, with a closing date of April 2, 2026.
What changed
The Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for in-service support services for equipment at the French River and Latchford Dams. The services include inspection, testing, maintenance, certification, and repair of nine vertical lift gates. The solicitation is restricted to Canadian suppliers and those from applicable trading partners, with an initial contract period of three years and options for four additional one-year extensions. The closing date for bids is April 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST/EDT.
Companies interested in bidding must ensure their submissions are received by the specified deadline to avoid being declared non-responsive. The RFP outlines requirements for ensuring the equipment remains safe, reliable, and operational. Interested Canadian suppliers should review the RFP details and submit their proposals accordingly. The document also highlights the Buy Canadian Policy and lists various trade agreements under which the solicitation is open.
What to do next
- Review RFP details for in-service support at French River and Latchford Dams.
- Submit bids and required supporting documentation by April 2, 2026, 2:00 PM EST/EDT.
- Verify eligibility as a Canadian supplier or supplier from an applicable trading partner.
Penalties
Bids submitted after the closing deadline will result in the bid being declared non-responsive.
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Request for Proposal (RFP) for In-Service Support for Equipment at the French River and Latchford Dams
Solicitation number WS5531836690
Publication date
2026/03/02
Closing date and time 2026/04/02 14:00 EDT
Last amendment date
2026/03/10
Status Status
Open
| Time to closing | |
| 22 days | 17:30 hours |
Description
NPP in Overview in the Sourcing Event in Ariba: AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time. All bid submissions and required supporting documentation must be submitted before 2:00 PM EST/EDT, April 2, 2026. All bids submitted afterward will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation of offers is open only to Canadian suppliers and to Suppliers of an applicable trading partner. The Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has a requirement to provide in-service support to equipment associated with nine vertical lift gates located at four French River and Latchford dams. The required services include the inspection, testing, maintenance, regular certification, and repair of the equipment to ensure it remains safe, reliable, and fully operational when needed. The resulting contract will have an initial period of three (3) years, with the option to extend the contract for up to four (4) additional one ‑ year optional periods. Show more description Show less description
Contract duration
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Trade agreements
- Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
- Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
- Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
- Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
- Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
- Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
- Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)
Reason for limited tendering
A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:
- None
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Contact information
Contracting organization
Organization Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) Address 11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5 Canada Contracting authority Vengerov, Natalia (SPAC/PSPC) (elle-la / she-her) Email natalia.vengerov@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Buying organization(s)
Organization Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) Address 11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5 Canada
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Summary information
Notice type Request for Proposal Language(s) English, French Region(s) of delivery Canada Procurement method Competitive – Open Bidding Selection criteria Lowest Price Commodity - UNSPSC
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