RFP - Security System Upgrades Nova Institution

Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of Correctional Services Canada, is seeking an Electrical Consultant to design replacements for the existing Fence Disturbance System and Volumetric Detection System at the Nova Institution in Truro, Nova Scotia. This request for proposals is issued under the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Supply Arrangement, and only pre-qualified electrical firms in Nova Scotia are invited to submit bids. Proposals must be submitted electronically via SAP Ariba by the specified deadline, and submissions can be made in either official language of Canada. The contracting office responsible for this RFP is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bidders who do not succeed may request a debrief within fifteen working days of notification. The contract follows the provisions of multiple trade agreements, including the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and several bilateral agreements with countries in the Americas and Asia. Limited tendering is not applicable in this case, as the contract is open to all qualified firms under the established arrangement. The solicitation number is WS5507778848, with submissions due by February 10, 2026. This initiative reflects a federal effort to upgrade critical security systems at a correctional facility to ensure enhanced safety and operational efficiency.