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What is "Building Automation System (BAS) Maintenance and Service"?

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**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **What is being procured/granted?**  
  Comprehensive maintenance and service for the proprietary Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System (BAS) at the Aluminium Technology Centre (CTA) in Saguenay, Quebec.
  
- **Project scope and objectives:**  
  To ensure optimal system configuration, energy efficiency, operational reliability, and minimal downtime over the system’s life cycle while maintaining and servicing the BAS, which includes DDC for various mechanical systems.
  
- **Contract type and estimated value:**  
  The proposed contract is valued at approximately $169,826.00 (excluding GST/HST). The duration is five years, concluding in December 2030.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing organization:**  
  National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

- **Contact details:**  
  Isabelle Fortin  
  Email: isabelle.fortin@cnrc-nrc.gc.ca  
  Telephone: 438-466-3137
  
- **Important dates:**  
  - **Posted:** December 22, 2025  
  - **Due:** January 6, 2026, at 14:00 (EST)  
  - **Performance period:** Until December 2030

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required certifications/registrations:**  
  Must be an authorized Johnson Controls Metasys dealer or service provider in Canada.

- **Mandatory qualifications:**  
  - Direct access to Johnson Controls’ proprietary Metasys programming tools, firmware, and configuration files.  
  - Personnel must have a minimum of 72 months of experience in maintaining and upgrading Metasys systems.  
  - Factory-trained and certified personnel by Johnson Controls are required.  
  - Ability to perform annual calibration of BAS terminals and control loops.
  
- **Geographic restrictions or location requirements:**  
  The service must be provided for the Aluminium Technology Centre in Saguenay, QC.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key technical capabilities needed:**  
  Proficiency in maintaining, calibrating, upgrading, and repairing the Johnson Controls Metasys BAS, as well as handling OEM parts for repairs or replacements.  
  
- **Deliverables and performance standards:**  
  Must provide complete backups and graphics for BAS terminals and servers, annual calibrations, and a 24/7 emergency service with a two-hour response time for critical system failures.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have certifications or experience:**  
  Additional experience in similar BAS systems may enhance proposal evaluations.

- **Preferred qualifications:**  
  Familiarity with energy management and optimization practices.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **How proposals will be evaluated:**  
  Submissions will be assessed on the demonstrated ability to meet mandatory requirements and overall experience with Johnson Controls systems.

- **Past performance requirements:**  
  Previous successful projects related to BAS maintenance and service for proprietary systems will provide a competitive advantage.

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Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 6, 2026 (Overdue).

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