Electrical Contractors

The Ottawa Carleton District School Board has issued Request for Supplier Qualifications 27-027 to establish prequalified supplier lists for electrical contractors across three specific categories: General Electrical Upgrades, Fire Alarm System Upgrades and Installations, and Portable Classroom Reconnects. This solicitation, posted on October 7, 2026, with a response deadline of November 3, 2026, aims to identify qualified firms for projects typically ranging up to 500,000 dollars. The resulting prequalified list will be valid for three years, terminating on December 31, 2029, and will serve as the basis for an invitational second-stage competitive process for specific project awards. Annual estimates for the work are approximately 2,000,000 dollars for general upgrades, 500,000 dollars for fire alarm systems, and 750,000 dollars for portable classroom reconnects. The evaluation process consists of a mandatory submission review followed by a technical evaluation. To be selected, respondents must achieve a minimum score of 75 out of 100 points, with scoring heavily weighted toward key personnel resumes (40 points) and the number of local Ottawa staff (10 points). Mandatory requirements include a valid Electrical Safety Authority license, proof of bonding capacity for 50 percent performance and labor and material payment bonds, and specific certifications for fire alarms and working at heights where applicable. All submissions must be filed electronically via the designated bidding portal, and contractors must comply with Ontario Regulation 278/05 regarding asbestos during performance.