Rideau Canal Lighting Rehabilitation Project.

The National Capital Commission is soliciting quotations under solicitation number NCC-DC-039926-RFQ for the fabrication and installation of new railings along the Eastern and Western Pathways of the Rideau Canal within the National Capital Region. This is a Firm Fixed Price procurement initiated as a Request for Quotations with evaluation based on lowest compliant bid, and responses are due by May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The work involves removing existing railings and installing new ones totaling approximately 1,950 meters, with a separate pricing option available for removal only of 770 meters, though no unit or total prices are provided in the solicitation, rendering the estimated contract value unspecified. Performance must occur at designated locations within the National Capital Region, with all materials handled in compliance with Canadian environmental regulations including O.Reg. 347, TDGA, CEPA, and ASTM E3073, while also adhering to waste separation, traceability via weigh bills, and documentation through used building material receipts. Contractor responsibilities include submitting shop drawings, product data, samples, and mock-ups for Engineer approval, ensuring compliance with SI metric units, and maintaining all standards referenced in the Contract Documents. Contractors must meet stringent security, safety, and ethical obligations: all personnel require Reliability level security screenings or higher depending on access level, and must safeguard classified NCC information in alignment with Government Security Policy. A qualified Health and Safety Coordinator with two years of relevant experience must be physically present on-site at all times, alongside a documented site-specific safety program, worker training records, and material safety data sheets. Contractors are required to submit Worker’s Compensation Clearance Certificates updated every 60 days for projects exceeding 60 days and provide historical injury reports for the past three years. Immediate work stoppage is mandated upon discovery of human or archaeological remains, and any personnel deemed a national security risk must be removed without notice. Subcontracting is permitted only if subcontractors assume full responsibility for security and compliance. The NCC retains broad termination rights for noncompliance with safety, security, or contractual obligations, and may conduct unannounced audits. Payment is governed by progress claims and final completion certificates tied to substantial performance within 30 days and final completion within 60 days, though specific payment office details, invoicing platforms, or accounting codes are not provided. Proposals must be submitted exclusively via email under 30 MB to B