SEARCH & RESCUE STRUCTURE (STAIR ACCESS)

The City of Steinbach, acting under the Government of Canada, is soliciting bids for the fabrication and installation of a stair assembly, roof access ladder, and roof hatch rough opening for an existing Search & Rescue training containerized structure located on Acres Drive in Steinbach, Manitoba. The solicitation, numbered 2026-003 and posted on May 5, 2026, requires submissions through the Merx procurement portal, with a firm deadline of May 22, 2026. Bidders must possess documented experience in structural modifications and be prepared to meet compliance obligations including equal employment opportunity, non-collusion, drug-free workplace policies, and adherence to immigration laws. The work must align with industry standards for first-quality materials and workmanship, and the successful contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds equivalent to 100% of the contract price to ensure project completion and payment of labor and materials. Technical proposals are evaluated on a weighted basis: 40% for bidder background and qualifications including relevant project experience and personnel expertise, 40% for the work plan and project approach covering timeline and environmental equity considerations, and 20% for cost competitiveness. Proposals must not exceed 35 pages of substantive content, excluding cover pages and required forms, and must be submitted electronically via the Merx portal; alternative submission methods are not accepted. The project is governed by general construction compliance requirements, with no explicit reference to federal acquisition regulation clauses, bonding standards from specific jurisdictions like California, or military packaging standards, indicating a localized scope focused on municipal infrastructure and safety upgrades for emergency response training. Financial accountability is maintained through electronic invoicing directed to designated accounting contacts, and the solicitation does not specify an estimated contract value, placing full pricing responsibility on the bidder.