Glen Tay PS - Fire Alarm Replacement

The Upper Canada District School Board is seeking qualified bidders to replace the existing fire alarm system at Glen Tay Public School located at 155 Harper Road, RR4, Perth, Ontario, with a new barrier-free system that meets current accessibility and safety standards. Contractors must remove the old fire alarm system while ensuring it remains fully operational until the new system is completely installed and activated, requiring careful sequencing and coordination to maintain continuous life-safety coverage throughout the project. The work is strictly time-bound, with all activities required to commence on or about July 6, 2026, and reach substantial completion no later than August 28, 2026, leaving a compact six-week window to execute the entire scope without disruption to school operations. Tenders must be submitted by the deadline of June 19, 2026, under solicitation number BT-26-061, with eligibility restricted to pre-qualified bidders in the fire alarm systems sector. The contract falls under NAICS code 238210 for electrical contracting services and is being procured by the school board under federal procurement guidelines. All responses should be directed to the designated contracting authority, Chris Groenewoud, whose contact information is provided for inquiries. Bidders are expected to adhere strictly to the specified scope, schedule, and safety requirements, with no extensions granted for delays, and must possess the technical expertise and resources to deliver a fully compliant, integrated fire alarm system that ensures uninterrupted protection during and after installation.