Electrical Supplies & Hardware

The District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) has established a Prequalified Supplier List for Electrical Supplies and Hardware under solicitation 26178 to support its Maintenance Department. The primary objective is to identify local suppliers with storefronts within the Niagara Region—including municipalities such as St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and Welland—to facilitate the efficient pickup of low-dollar, repetitively used supplies. The contract runs for an initial three-year term from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2029, with potential renewal options until 2032. The total contract value is estimated at 1,000,000 Canadian dollars, with goods ordered on an as-needed basis. Successful prequalified vendors include Gerrie Electric Wholesale, Graybar Canada, Guillevin International, and Nedco, though the contract remains open for new bid submissions throughout its duration. Suppliers must adhere to strict quality and safety standards, ensuring all electrical equipment is approved and labeled by the Electrical Safety Authority of Ontario. Additionally, materials subject to WHMIS regulations must include Manufacturer’s Safety Data Labels and accompanying Material Safety Data Sheets. Contractors are required to maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least 2,000,000 dollars per occurrence. The DSBN selects specific suppliers from the prequalified list based on a best-fit criteria, considering factors such as availability, total cost, and the ability to consolidate small orders. Payments are processed within 30 calendar days of receiving a proper invoice, which must include detailed material lists, project descriptions, and valid GST/HST registration numbers.