Agriculture and Agri Food Canada’s Swift Current Research and Development Centre at 1 Airport Road in Swift Current, SK requires a Contractor to provide Electrical Services for approximately 20 buildings at the Research & Development Centre, including Conway and South Farms, on an “as and when required” basis.The Swift Current Research and Development Centre operates as follows:Regular Working hours - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to FridayOutside Regular Working hours - 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday to Friday including weekends and stat holidaysThis is a non-smoking, scent free FacilityServices Required:The scope of work to be performed under this standing offer will be determined by the availability of funds, program needs and electrical problems encountered at the RDC. The scope of work will be defined when each call-up against the standing offer is forwarded to the service provider. Notwithstanding the above, the electrical contractor’s staff must be experienced and capable of performing the following type of work throughout the term of the standing offer.Controlled Environment Chambers“Plant” means pilot plants, controlled environment chambers, warehouses, irradiation chamber, irradiator parts, and offices (+/- XXXX m2).Modify, move, change, repair, test, maintain, upgrade and install electrical components on/for plant equipment in accordance with manufacturer and safety standards (building code or other, etc.).Modify, move, change, repair, test, maintain, upgrade and install power lines, branch circuits, transformers, electric motors, control panels, parts, etc., so that equipment can be connected/powered in accordance with manufacturer and safety standards (building code or other, etc.). NB: Up to 600 V.Modify, move, change, repair, test, maintain, upgrade and install power lines for controlled environment chambers (CECs) and their lighting, switches, control panels, compressors, evaporator fans, defrosters,Alarm circuits and other CEC-related electrical components in accordance with manufacturer and safety standards (building code, refrigeration code B52 or other, etc.).Modify, move, change, repair, test, maintain, upgrade and install power lines in the ventilation space in accordance with safety standards (building standards, etc.).Modify, move, change, repair, test, maintain, upgrade and install switches, lighting, wall or service island electrical outlets (60) in the plant, equipment and raw materials warehouses (basement (470 m2) and ground floor (470 m2)), the soap warehouse, the irradiator parts and irradiation chamber (under the supervision of a radiation protection officer or an operator), the milk reception, and the offices (13) and laboratories (5) adjoining the plant (ground floor and second floor).Investigate the causes of electrical problems with the plant’s equipment or building and adjacent areas (warehouses, offices, etc., as listed above) and modify, move, change, repair, test, maintain, upgrade or install patches to allow the plant’s full and safe operation in respectable detail.Transfer information to technologists (users) on the safe use of electrical facilities.Transfer information to the plant manager for monitoring of the requested work during and after execution. Manufacture safe extension cords (usable in food processing plants) of different lengths on request.Identify lines at electrical panels and outlets.Have radiation-resistant ceramic wire connectors available for work in the irradiator area. Work from the 600V main input to 110V.Provide the necessary equipment to carry out the work as promptly as possible. Maintain a tidy, clean, safe working environment.Update the electrical plans.Any modification, relocation, change, repair, testing, maintenance, upgrade and installation requires the approval of the plant manager.Chemical storage buildingInstall wiring and controls for chemical storage room exhaust fans for fume removal in explosion-proof areas. Maintain lighting systems and power supply within the building.Building lighting systemsUpgrade the existing power supply system to supply electrical power for office machines, computers and the lighting system. Relocate lighting fixtures in rooms being upgraded or reconfigured. Maintain the entire interior and exterior lighting system (e.g., light standards, fixtures, etc.).Main computer room requirementsWork with local IT managers to determine electric power and uninterrupted power supply requirements.Laboratory equipmentInstall power supply, overload protection and an uninterrupted power supply system in new and relocated laboratory equipment.Installation of overhead and underground systemsInstall underground and overhead electrical systems and transformers in buildings and equipment as required.Maintenance work on cooling switchesMaintain the electrical equipment on roof and exterior cooling towers.Maintenance of electrical equipment – MCC panelsClean, adjust and test all motor control equipment associated with K-D-L penthouse motor control centres (MCCs). Service, install, program, repair or replace electric motor speed drives associated with air-handling systems.Clean, adjust or replace as required all laboratory exhaust fan and laboratory fume hood motor starter switches, connections and indicator lamps in penthouse K-D-L motor control centres (MCCs).Central heating and cooling plant equipmentRepair all electrical equipment and systems, such as pumps, generators, air compressors, vacuum pumps, and fan motors associated with cooling towers. Most of the pumps and fans in the central heating and cooling plant have variable-speed drives.Exhaust fansService exhaust fan circuits, controls and motors as required on all ventilation equipment.Lab equipment maintenanceIn support of research activities, service, repair and test various pieces of laboratory equipment.Installation and maintenance of variable-speed controlsInstall and service variable-speed motor control systems associated with the air-handling system fans and pumps.OfficesInstall sockets, switches and lighting systems as required in office areas.Cleaning valves for laboratory fume hoodsProvide electrical services for laboratory fume removal systems. All wiring is to be explosion-proof.Ground fault equipmentInstall and test ground fault equipment in all areas of the Research Centre.Electric motor repair servicesProvide electric motor repair/rewind and installation of electric motors. Specify administration costs for pickup and delivery, if provided.Fire alarm systemFire alarm system service, testing and repairs are not covered under this request.High-voltage maintenanceHigh-voltage (27.7 KV) transformer and feeder maintenance are not covered under this request.Preventive maintenancePerform various preventive maintenance tasks on the building's electrical components.
