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Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)

Cistern Maintenance

Indigenous set-asideRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
October 21, 2026
Published
September 28, 2026
Type
Services
Explore similarMaterial Handling and Conditioning and Storage Machinery and AccessoriesSaskatchewanIndigenous set-aside

Full description

Servicing of a three-cell chlorinated water cistern.

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Edmonton Institution, Edmonton Alberta.

Trade agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Policy on Reciprocal Procurement:

This solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers.

Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest priced compliant bid.

Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

Security Requirements: This contract does not include security requirements.

Nature of Requirements:

The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.

The Correctional Service Canada has a requirement to service a three-cell chlorinated water cistern supplying both the drinking water and fire protection systems. The work will involve the following:

Objectives:

The Contractor must replace four (4) failed underwater isolation valves to enable full hydraulic isolation of each of the 3 cistern cells: consisting of two (2) 133,000-gallon storage cells and one (1) 58,500-gallon pumping chamber. Once individual isolation of the cistern's cell is feasible, the Contractor must proceed with cleaning and disinfection of the cistern, one cell at a time. This includes isolating, draining, cleaning, disinfecting and refilling the storage cells and wet cleaning of the pumping chamber. The work also includes conducting a visual inspection to document the condition and identify any required repairs. All work must be performed while the cistern remains in service.

Deliverables:

The contractor must provide:

a) Contractor must deliver a documented list of found deficiencies, photographs, and video of the work completed and provided to the Project Authority via flash drive or other means of electronic delivery.

b) Contractor must provide photographs and/or video including all the work the Contractor has completed under the project SOW. The Contractor is also required to include a documented itemized list of found deficiencies outside the SOW including recommendations, photographs, and/or video. All videos and photographs are to be provided to the Project Authority via a flash drive or other means of electronic delivery.

c) The Contractor must print material to be required, double sided printing in black and white format is the default unless otherwise specified by the Project Authority.

d) The Contractor must ensure printed material is on paper with a minimum recycled content of 30% and/or certified as originating from a sustainably managed forest.

Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none.

Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment.

Selection criteria

Lowest Price

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Basic information

Reference
cb-462-82801137
Solicitation no.
53900-26-5498282/A
Buyer
Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*SRV
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 24000000 — Material Handling and Conditioning and Storage Machinery and Accessories

Delivery & regions

Province
Saskatchewan
Regions of opportunity
*Edmonton
Regions of delivery
*Edmonton
Contract term
November 4, 2026 → November 30, 2026

Key dates

Published
September 28, 2026
Closes
October 21, 2026
Amendment no.
000

Contact

Contact
K•••••••• B••••
Email
k••••••••@•••••••.•.ca
Phone
(306) •••-••••
Address
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Likely incumbents

(3)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Waste Connections of Canada
    2 contracts won· latest October 1, 2025
    CAD $1.8M
    total awarded
  2. 2
    Waste Management of Canada Corporation
    1 contract won· latest January 2, 2026
    CAD $453.1K
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Elevator Repair and Inspections
    1 contract won· latest October 2, 2026

Waste Connections of Canada is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.

Documents

(1)
Complete source record(34)
Title
Cistern Maintenance
Reference number
cb-462-82801137
Amendment number
000
Solicitation number
53900-26-5498282/A
Publication date
2026-09-28
Tender closing date
2026-10-21T12:00:00
Expected contract start date
2026-11-04
Expected contract end date
2026-11-30
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*24111810 *40141600
Unspsc description
*Water storage tanks *Valves
Procurement category
*SRV
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Regions of opportunity
*Edmonton
Regions of delivery
*Edmonton
Contracting entity name
Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
Contracting entity address line
3427 Faithfull Avenue
Contracting entity address city
Saskatoon
Contracting entity address province
Saskatchewan
Contracting entity address postal code
S7K 8H6
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
K•••••••• B••••
Contact info email
k••••••••@•••••••.•.ca
Contact info phone
(306) •••-••••
Contact info address line
•••• •••••••• ••••••
Contact info city
••••••••
Contact info province
••••••••
Contact info postalcode
••• ••••
Contact info country
••••••
Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/108183/2026-09-28-7-54--a-request-for-proposal-english.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/108183/2026-09-15-12-48-npp-english.pdf
Tender description
Servicing of a three-cell chlorinated water cistern. This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Edmonton Institution, Edmonton Alberta. Trade agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers. Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest priced compliant bid. Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers. Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement. Security Requirements: This contract does not include security requirements. Nature of Requirements: The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement. The Correctional Service Canada has a requirement to service a three-cell chlorinated water cistern supplying both the drinking water and fire protection systems. The work will involve the following: Objectives: The Contractor must replace four (4) failed underwater isolation valves to enable full hydraulic isolation of each of the 3 cistern cells: consisting of two (2) 133,000-gallon storage cells and one (1) 58,500-gallon pumping chamber. Once individual isolation of the cistern's cell is feasible, the Contractor must proceed with cleaning and disinfection of the cistern, one cell at a time. This includes isolating, draining, cleaning, disinfecting and refilling the storage cells and wet cleaning of the pumping chamber. The work also includes conducting a visual inspection to document the condition and identify any required repairs. All work must be performed while the cistern remains in service. Deliverables: The contractor must provide: a) Contractor must deliver a documented list of found deficiencies, photographs, and video of the work completed and provided to the Project Authority via flash drive or other means of electronic delivery. b) Contractor must provide photographs and/or video including all the work the Contractor has completed under the project SOW. The Contractor is also required to include a documented itemized list of found deficiencies outside the SOW including recommendations, photographs, and/or video. All videos and photographs are to be provided to the Project Authority via a flash drive or other means of electronic delivery. c) The Contractor must print material to be required, double sided printing in black and white format is the default unless otherwise specified by the Project Authority. d) The Contractor must ensure printed material is on paper with a minimum recycled content of 30% and/or certified as originating from a sustainably managed forest. Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none. Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment.

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