PCB Transformer Replacements at Beaver Creek Institution -Minimum

Correctional Service Canada requires the removal and replacement of two transformers at the Beaver Creek Institution (Minimum) in Gravenhurst, Ontario, to ensure compliance with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and PCB Regulations. The project involves replacing one pad-mounted transformer with a PCB concentration of 172 ppm and one pole-mounted transformer that has reached the end of its service life. All work, including the supply and installation of new units, the regulated disposal of PCB-contaminated equipment and oil, electrical outage coordination, and site restoration, must be completed by December 31, 2026. The selected contractor must provide technicians with valid 309A electrical and high voltage Qualified Electrical Worker (TQE) certifications and obtain Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) sign-off. Due to the institutional setting, personnel will be escorted at all times, must adhere to strict search protocols, and may be required to provide tuberculosis testing results. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary high voltage personal protective equipment and aerial work platforms. Evaluation is based on mandatory technical criteria and a history of past work-related projects, with a requirement for commercial general liability insurance covering completed operations for six years beyond the project's completion.