Maintenance of Acces System at Sherbrroke Research and Development Centre

OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY

PURPOSE & SCOPE:

• What is being procured/granted?: Maintenance of the access control system at the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
• Project Scope and Objectives: The project involves keeping the access system up-to-date and making improvements. Deliverables include maintenance checks and ensuring the system’s operational effectiveness.
• Contract Type and Estimated Value: Service contract; estimated value is CAD $99,091.97 over a period of five years.

BUYER INFORMATION:

• Issuing Organization: Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
• Contact Details:
  • Name: Jacques Toussaint, Procurement Officer
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: 2001 Robert-Bourassa, Room 671-TEN, Montréal, QC H3A 3N2
• Important Dates:
  • Posted Date: November 20, 2025
  • Due Date for Statements of Capabilities: December 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST
  • Contract Performance Period: December 10, 2025 – November 15, 2030.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Required Certifications/Registrations: Must be an authorized seller of Honeywell Building Solutions.
• Mandatory Qualifications: Ability to maintain the control software system (Enterprise Building Integrator) and provide training and support for it.
• Set-Aside Requirements: None specified.
• Geographic Restrictions: Must be able to perform services at the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Key Technical Capabilities Needed:
  • Inspect and test software and interface equipment performance.
  • Handle false alarms and system calibrations.
  • Provide training and preventive maintenance visits.
• Specific Technologies: Enterprise Building Integrator software.
• Deliverables and Performance Standards: Regular maintenance visits, reactive visits for emergencies, and customizable reports.
• Evaluation Criteria: Must demonstrate capability in required services; evaluation based on matching qualifications to mandatory requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nice-to-Have Certifications or Experience: Additional skills in advanced access control systems may provide an edge.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Honeywell systems or comparable technology.
• Additional Evaluation Factors: Prior experience working in federal contracts or with government entities.

This comprehensive summary is designed to inform potential bidders about the critical elements of this opportunity for efficient assessment and possible participation.