EB218-260220 - SA for the Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Residential Water Treatment Systems Round Two

Opportunity Summary

PURPOSE & SCOPE:

• What is being procured/granted?
  The opportunity involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of residential water treatment systems on an "as and when required" basis.

• Project scope and objectives:
  The project aims to establish a list of pre-qualified suppliers to carry out pre-installation inspections, installation, and maintenance of water treatment systems primarily for residential use.

• Contract type and estimated value:
  This is a Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA), with subsequent contracts to be awarded through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The estimated value of the contracts is not specified.

BUYER INFORMATION:

• Issuing organization:
  Department of Public Works and Government Services (Public Services and Procurement Canada - PSPC)

• Contact details:
  Tara Sheppard (SPAC/PSPC)
  Email: [email protected]

• Important dates:

  • Posted: October 28, 2025
  • Due: November 26, 2026

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Required certifications/registrations:
  Security requirements are associated with the supply arrangement. Specific certifications are not detailed but must be met.

• Mandatory qualifications:
  Vendors must meet technical criteria as specified in the solicitation documentation.

• Set-aside requirements:
  None identified.

• Geographic restrictions or location requirements:
  The delivery area is restricted to all Atlantic Canada provinces: New Brunswick (NB), Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Nova Scotia (NS), and Prince Edward Island (PE).

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Key technical capabilities needed:
  Vendors must demonstrate capabilities in pre-installation inspection, installation, and the ongoing maintenance of residential water treatment systems.

• Specific technologies, methodologies, or approaches required:
  Not explicitly detailed.

• Deliverables and performance standards:
  Information not specified; will be detailed in subsequent RFPs.

• Evaluation criteria:
  Exact evaluation criteria are to be outlined in the RFP process after suppliers qualify as Supply Arrangement holders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nice-to-have certifications or experience:
  Additional qualifications or experience relevant to water treatment systems may enhance proposal competitiveness but are not mandated.

• Preferred qualifications:
  Specific preferred qualifications are not mentioned.

• Additional evaluation factors that give competitive advantage:
  Past performance in similar projects may be beneficial in evaluations.

KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:

• How proposals will be evaluated:
  Proposals will be assessed based on the criteria established in the RFP process following the establishment of the Supply Arrangement.

• Weighting of different criteria:
  Not specified at this stage.

• Past performance requirements:
  Previous successful performance in relevant projects may influence evaluation, though specific requirements are not detailed.

This opportunity presents a structured procurement process for companies specializing in water treatment solutions within Atlantic Canada, emphasizing both technical qualifications and the necessity of compliance with security requirements.