Ammonia Screw Compressor #2 Replacement Project

The National Research Council Canada is soliciting bids for the Ammonia Screw Compressor #2 Replacement Project at building M-10, located at 1 Arctic Ave in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. This construction services contract, identified by solicitation number 26-58173, involves the safe removal and installation of an ammonia compressor, including all necessary rigging, lifting equipment, and the restoration of any damaged paint coatings. The project has an estimated value of $500,000 or less. Key deliverables include the provision of operational spares such as three oil filters, one oil separator chamber gasket, four drums of Star C refrigeration oil, and a complete set of coalescer filters. Bidders must have attended mandatory site visits on October 27 or 28, 2026, and must submit their total bid amount via email to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit by November 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Submissions must adhere to strict email size limits of 10 MB and cannot include ZIP files. The resulting contract will be subject to the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act and requires the contractor to maintain commercial general liability insurance for six years following substantial completion. Performance will be evaluated based on quality of workmanship, timing, project and contract management, and health and safety, with each criterion weighted at 20 points. All work must comply with the National Building and Fire Codes, the Canadian Electrical and Plumbing Codes, and CSA standards B51 and B52.