Backflow prevention devices and cross connections at the Normandin experimental farm

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is seeking a qualified General Contractor to install backflow prevention devices and address cross connections at the Normandin Experimental Farm in Quebec under solicitation number ESC-2627-004. The project requires full installation of systems including grounding, motor connections, seismic protection, temporary service setups, and coordination of electrical and plumbing elements per project specifications and drawings accessed exclusively through CanadaBuys. All materials must be delivered in original factory packaging with manufacturer labeling, and equipment must be permanently marked with legible, non-painted identification plates containing serial number, voltage, phase, motor power, capacity, and manufacturer details. Substantial completion is required by December 15, 2026, with final acceptance due by January 29, 2027. Bidders must comply with stringent security protocols, including having all personnel hold RELIABILITY status and adhering to the Security Requirements Check List and Classification Guide; unauthorized access to PROTECTED information is prohibited and may trigger Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence assessments. Subcontractor disclosure is mandatory, and failure to list all subcontractors will result in disqualification. The contractor is subject to limitations of liability capped at $20 million total, with uninsured losses limited to the higher of the contract amount or $5 million per occurrence. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email to aafc.esprocurement-cseapprovisionnement.aac@agr.gc.ca by May 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and must include all required documents as specified in the solicitation package. No site visit is available, and inquiries must be directed solely to Contract Officer Carol Rahal; any contact with other personnel may lead to bid disqualification. Canada reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal in whole or in part, without negotiation or obligation, and to cancel the solicitation at any time. The contract is governed under Canadian government construction conditions (GC and SC clauses), includes compliance with CAN/CSA, ANSI/ASME, and AWS standards, and is subject to the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act. No pricing details are provided, and no evaluation factors or weights are specified, indicating award may be based on technical compliance and best value determination rather than lowest price.