Question 1

What is "Standing Offer for Refrigeration and HVAC Services at the Pacific Biological Station, Nanaimo B.C."?

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### Summary of Opportunity

**1. Purpose:**  
The main purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish multiple Standing Offers (SO) for the provision of refrigeration and HVAC maintenance and repair services at the Pacific Biological Station (PBS) in Nanaimo, B.C. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) seeks qualified Offerors to provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, supervision, travel, and equipment for these services. The duration of the Standing Offers is set for five years, from the date of issuance until September 30, 2030.

**2. Buyer Information:**  
- **Organization:** Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Canada  
- **Contact Person:** Dina Al-Eryani  
- **Email:** [dina.al-eryani@dfo-mpo.gc.ca](mailto:dina.al-eryani@dfo-mpo.gc.ca)  
- **Bid Submission Email:** [DFO.Tenders-Soumissions.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca](mailto:DFO.Tenders-Soumissions.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca)  
- **Mailing Address:**  
  Procurement Services  
  Fisheries and Oceans Canada  
  200 Kent Street  
  Ottawa, ON K1A 0E6

**3. Important Dates:**  
- **Posted Date:** August 1, 2025  
- **Due Date for Proposals:** August 26, 2025, at 14:00 EDT

**4. Key Requirements:**  
Offerors must be capable of providing the following services and aspects:
- Comprehensive maintenance and repair for refrigeration and HVAC systems at the Pacific Biological Station, which includes:
  - An industrial 816 kW ammonia chiller plant, walk-in freezers, cold rooms, ultra-cold freezers, and commercial refrigerators.
  - Air conditioning systems primarily using air source heat pumps and rooftop units.
- Services should encompass labor, tools, materials, supervision, travel, and equipment.
- Offerors should have the necessary qualifications and licenses to perform HVAC and refrigeration services, aligning with industry standards.
  
**Note:** Participation in this opportunity does not guarantee business, as the DFO is not obligated to procure services under the Standing Offers. Interested businesses should prepare and submit thorough proposals by the due date, ensuring they meet all specified requirements outlined in the attached documents for evaluation.

Question 2

When did this opportunity close?

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This opportunity closed on August 26, 2025. The page is kept for historical reference and research purposes.

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Why is this closed opportunity still available to view?

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