Electrical Substation Upgrades – Quinsam Hatchery, BC

The contract involves upgrading the electrical substation at the Quinsam River Hatchery in British Columbia, managed by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The primary objective is to replace the existing power distribution equipment, which is nearing the end of its service life, to ensure uninterrupted electrical service to the facility. This includes decommissioning the current unit substation, associated conductors, and grounding systems, and installing new equipment that aligns with modern standards and practices. The project is coordinated with another separate effort aimed at improving the unit substation that supplies power to the electrical room, although the two initiatives remain independent. The solicitation for this contract was posted on January 12, 2026, with a response deadline of January 27, 2026. It is a federal procurement overseen by the Government of Canada, specifically the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The contract's point of contact is Gloria Tsaka Kipuni, the designated contracting authority. The work will be performed in British Columbia and aims to maintain the reliability and safety of the hatchery's electrical infrastructure through this necessary upgrade.