Phase 1 – EW038-270533 - AAFC – Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - ITQ

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The opportunity involves the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at two Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research centers located in Morden and Brandon, Manitoba. The project scope includes the installation of 8 Level 1 charging stations (7 dual, 1 single) and 3 Level 2 charging stations (all dual) at Morden, as well as 9 Level 1 charging stations (7 dual, 2 single) and 4 Level 2 charging stations (all dual) at Brandon. Additional work includes the installation of new underground conduits, upgrades to electrical infrastructure, new pre-cast parking curbs, and a new transformer. The project will be executed under a design-bid-build approach, with a completion timeline of 52 weeks from the award date.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), located in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. The primary contact for this opportunity is Vinay Singh, who can be reached at [email protected].

KEY DATES

• Posted Date: July 22, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: August 12, 2026, at 14:00
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: 52 weeks from receipt of award

CONTRACT DETAILS

The contract will be awarded based on a firm-fixed-price model. The estimated contract value has not been disclosed in the RFP. There are no option years mentioned.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following requirements to be considered eligible:

• Relevant experience in the installation of electric vehicle charging systems.
• Compliance with Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) regulations.
• No specific certifications or registrations are mentioned as mandatory, but bidders should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should possess expertise in:

• Installation of Level 1 and Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations.
• Electrical infrastructure upgrades.
• Knowledge of design-bid-build project execution methodologies.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

• Installation of specified charging stations within the designated timeline.
• Upgrades to electrical infrastructure as outlined in the project specifications.
• Compliance with all safety and performance standards as per the provided drawings and specifications.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest price. Bidders should ensure that their submissions are competitive while meeting all technical and performance requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, the following qualifications may provide a competitive advantage:

• Previous experience with similar projects involving electric vehicle charging stations.
• Certifications in relevant electrical installation standards or practices.
• Strong past performance references in similar installations.

This summary captures the essential information for bidders to assess their fit for the project, focusing on mandatory and preferred requirements that will influence their proposal submissions.