STJ01 New Ice Tank Catwalk Door Supply and Installation Project

The National Research Council of Canada is soliciting bids for the supply and installation of a new Ice Tank Catwalk Door at the Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre located at 1 Arctic Avenue, St. John’s, NL A1B 3T5, under solicitation number 26-58009. The project involves structural modifications including saw cutting of a block wall, installation of a lintel and structural framing for permanent emergency exit stairs, as well as the supply and installation of the emergency door itself, modifications to the existing catwalk railing system, and integration of electrical components such as new breakers, conduit, exit signs, an audible alarm linked to door hardware, and cabling for a gas horn/strobe connected to the gas detection panel. All materials must be delivered in original factory packaging with intact manufacturer labels, hardware must be individually itemized and tagged per the approved schedule, and all products must remain undamaged and properly stored. Work must be completed within twelve weeks of notification of acceptance, with performance evaluated post-award based on five criteria—quality of workmanship, timeliness, project management, contract management, and health and safety—each scored out of 20 points, with overall performance determining eligibility for future contracts. Bidders are required to attend one of the mandatory site visits scheduled for May 27 and 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM (NDT), with additional dates added on June 16 and 17, 2026, at the same time and location; attendance must be confirmed by signing the attendance sheet. All visitors must present valid identification and wear required personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hard hats, high-visibility vests, and safety footwear, with non-compliance resulting in denied site access. Bids must be submitted electronically by 2:00 PM EST on June 23, 2026, to NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca, not exceeding 10 MB, and must not include ZIP files or links. Proposals may be submitted in either English or French, and all required fields marked with a red asterisk must be completed. Bidders must demonstrate legal capacity, hold a valid Business Number, provide proof of necessary licenses and permits, and submit the Reciprocal Procurement Declaration and Certificate of Insurance. The contract is subject to the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act, requires full