Platforms and Catwalks

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization. SRC focuses its efforts on the mining, minerals, agriculture and energy sectors, and the environmental considerations that are important across each sector. With about 400 employees, and 80 years of RD&D experience, SRC has 1,500 clients in 27 countries around the world. We help clients from across the world solve technology problems, make improvements, seize opportunities, maintain competitiveness, increase productivity, and develop new markets.
This document defines the Scope of Work, technical requirements, deliverables, and partnership expectations for the assessment, design, fabrication, delivery, and optional installation of industrial access platforms, catwalk systems, stairs, and associated safety components for the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) Rare Earth Processing Facility (REPF) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. SRC is seeking to establish a qualified industrial partnership with an experienced engineering firm, industrial fabricator, or turnkey contractor capable of supporting the initial project scope and potential future requirements related to access-platform and catwalk systems, including design optimization, design-for-manufacturability improvements, fabrication, installation support, modifications, refurbishment, spare-parts supply, and ongoing maintenance support. The scope of work is focused on the Monazite Processing Unit (MPU) and Solvent Extraction Unit (SXU) buildings and includes the development of practical, safe, and maintainable access systems to support operational access, maintenance activities, and designated safety-related personnel movement paths, including egress where specifically identified. Maintenance activities may include access to instrumentation, valves, piping, and equipment located on or adjacent to tanks, vessels, and other process equipment. The successful Proponent shall be capable of providing an integrated solution that may include existing-condition verification, site assessment, concept development, material selection, detailed design and engineering, fabrication, delivery, and optional field installation. The project is expected to proceed in phases, beginning with site assessment and concept development, followed by detailed design and fabrication, and optional installation.