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Government of Canada Building HVAC Replacement – Calgary, Alberta

Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceHeating and cooling and air conditioning HVAC construction and maintenance services
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Description

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) intends to retain a contractor to provide construction services for the replacement of an HVAC system and associated equipment that have reached the end of their useful life. The building, located in Calgary, Alberta, was constructed in 1986 and is approximately 1,547 m² in size (930 m² on the main floor and 617 m² in the basement). The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the removal and replacement of existing heating and air conditioning equipment, an air handling unit, make-up air unit, pumps and recirculation pumps, sump pump, and hot water tank. The project also includes the rerouting of ductwork, wiring, devices, and insulation; the relocation and upgrade of the Building Management System (BMS); and associated electrical and control work. Additional work includes targeted partition demolition, refrigerant-related work, installation of chain-link fencing, vents, grilles and louvers, thermostats, testing and balancing, setpoint optimization, and commissioning. The contract period will be until March 31, 2027 This solicitation of bids is open only to Canadian suppliers. There will be a Phase Two site visit. The date, time and location for the Phase Two site visit will be identified during Phase Two to the responsive Phase one bidders. Basis of selection: lowest priced compliant bid Tenders must be submitted by email to: nwr_procurement_bids@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information. Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Procuring Office: Dino Cavalic, Procurement Specialist, Dino.Cavalic@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, NWR CMB, 587-335-6809 Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party. The RCMP has adopted the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the supplier integrity and compliance provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation. Indigenous Procurement: The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.

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Tender brief & compliance checklist

AI-generated on 2026-10-16 from the notice and 2 document(s). It can miss or misread details — always check the official documents before bidding.

  • The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) intends to retain a contractor for replacement of an HVAC system and associated equipment at a Government of Canada building in Calgary, Alberta.
  • The building was constructed in 1986 and is approximately 1,547 m² (930 m² main floor, 617 m² basement).
  • Work includes removal and replacement of heating/air conditioning equipment, air handling unit, make-up air unit, pumps, sump pump, hot water tank, ductwork rerouting, BMS relocation/upgrade, electrical and control work, partition demolition, refrigerant work, chain-link fencing, vents, grilles, louvers, thermostats, testing and balancing, setpoint optimization, and commissioning.
  • The contract period will be until March 31, 2027.
  • This is a two-phase selective tender: Phase One covers qualifications and experience; Phase Two covers pricing. Only Canadian suppliers are eligible.
  • Basis of selection: lowest priced compliant bid.

Key dates

  • Phase One solicitation closing: 2026-10-19T14:00 MDT (HAR)
    ✓ Quote found in 202701553---itt---en.pdf
    “Solicitation Closes –L’invitation prend fin at/à: 14:00 MDT (HAR) on/le: October 19, 2026”
  • Contract period end: 2027-03-31
    ✓ Quote found in notice
    “The contract period will be until March 31, 2027”
  • Phase Two site visit: Not stated
    ✓ Quote found in notice
    “The date, time and location for the Phase Two site visit will be identified during Phase Two”
  • Enquiries deadline (Phase One): Not stated
    ✓ Quote found in 202701553---itt---en.pdf
    “Enquiries should be received no later than five (5) working days prior to the date set for the Phase One solicitation closing”
  • Enquiries deadline (Phase Two): Not stated
    ✓ Quote found in 202701553---itt---en.pdf
    “enquiries should be received no later than five (5) working days prior to the date set for the Phase Two solicitation closing”
  • Alternative materials submission deadline (Phase Two): Not stated
    ✓ Quote found in 202701553---itt---en.pdf
    “received in writing by the Contracting Officer at least 10 calendar days prior to the Phase Two solicitation closing date”
  • Questions deadline: Not stated

Evaluation

lowest-price compliant

  • Basis of selection: lowest priced compliant bid
  • Phase One bids cover only the qualifications and experience of the Bidders
  • Phase Two bids cover the pricing
  • A combination of the Phase One and Phase Two submissions constitutes the final bid

Security: Security clearance requirements apply. The document states: "THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS" and refers to SI17 "Security Clearance Requirements" and SC01 "Security Clearance Requirements".

Submission: Bids must be submitted by email only to NWR_Procurement_Bids@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Phase One and Phase Two bids are submitted separately. Hard copy or facsimile bids will not be accepted. Email size limit is 20 MB; zip/exe/mp3 files or links to Bid Documents will not be accepted.

Compliance checklist (mandatory requirements)

Risks and unusual terms

  • Two-phase selection process: only responsive Phase One bidders are invited to submit Phase Two pricing.
  • Bid security required in Phase Two: bid bond or security deposit equal to not less than 10% of bid amount, maximum $2,000,000.
  • Security clearance requirements apply.
  • Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.
  • Canada will not send notifications of amendments; bidders must regularly consult GETS.
  • Email transmission risks: RCMP server may block emails/attachments; bidder responsible for timely delivery.
  • Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act applies: 28 days for federal payment, 7 days for contractor to pay subcontractors, etc.
  • Alternative materials for Phase Two must be submitted at least 10 calendar days prior to Phase Two closing.
  • Site visit is optional but safety attire and security pre-screening are required for access.

Not stated in the available text: Exact date and time for Phase Two solicitation closing; Exact date, time and location for Phase Two site visit; Exact deadline for enquiries (only 'five working days prior' stated); Detailed security clearance level or specific clearance requirements; Detailed evaluation criteria for Phase One qualifications; Insurance requirements details (SC02 referenced but not included); Bid validity period duration; Whether a bid bond is required in Phase One; Specific experience minimums for Phase One; Full list of mandatory forms and certifications for Phase One and Phase Two

Solicitation documents (2)

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Price benchmark

Range $1,332 – $17.0M · median $475K · n=39 · inferred from published winners in the same codes/department

Incumbency

Inferred rotating winners. Top published winner BLACK & MCDONALD LIMITED has 8% of 49 similar awards.

Department buying calendar

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March highlighted (Canadian fiscal year-end). Spike not the peak month in this dataset.

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Buyer contact (contracting authority)

Dino Cavalic · Dino.Cavalic@rcmp-grc.gc.ca · (587) 335-6809

Calgary, Alberta · Competitive - Selective tendering

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Official Documents & Links

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