Kitimat River Hatchery – Transformer Electrical Upgrade

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is procuring electrical service upgrades at the Kitimat River Hatchery in Kitimat, British Columbia, to support transformer and low-voltage system modifications following recent overhead primary upgrades by BC Hydro. The work includes hydro vac excavation for a new low-voltage trench, reinstatement of asphalt surfaces, and connection of BC Hydro’s secondary service conductors using existing conduits, all while maintaining hatchery operations. The contract requires full compliance with Canadian Electrical Code standards and relevant CSA, UL, and IEEE specifications for equipment, installation, and testing. All materials must be properly packaged and protected from environmental damage, with electrical equipment nameplates adhering to strict formatting rules for material, size, and content, including manufacturer name, voltage rating, and system identification, all subject to Engineer approval. The project demands on-site inspections and final acceptance by the Departmental Representative or Authority Having Jurisdiction, with inspections governed by ASTM standards for firestopping and barrier systems. Contractors must submit shop drawings, test reports, as-built documentation, operation manuals, and warranties, and provide CAD files in DWG format on a memory stick alongside two printed, bound volumes. Proposals are due by 14:00 Eastern Standard Time on May 21, 2026, and must be submitted via email to DFO.Tenders-Soumissions.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca with a maximum attachment size of 10 MB; physical or fax submissions are not permitted. The procurement is exclusively reserved for Indigenous businesses under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business, requiring offerors to self-certify as an Indigenous business or Indigenous-led joint venture with at least 51% ownership and control, provide proof of registration in the Indigenous Business Directory, and submit owner certifications detailing status as Status/Non-Status Indian, Métis, or Inuit. There is no requirement for UEI, CAGE code, or small business size designation. Contractors must designate a Health and Safety Coordinator, implement a site-specific Health and Safety Plan, comply with WHMIS and applicable labor codes, and secure equipment with seismic restraints. Powder-actuated tools require prior written authorization, and the contractor must assume the role of Principal Contractor for each work zone. No contract value has been disclosed, and payment processes, accounting codes, invoicing systems, or COR/COTR designations are not specified in the documentation, nor are any FAR-style contract clauses included. FOB terms and period of performance dates remain undefined, and there are no contractual