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Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)

Remplacement de la tête d’arrosage – Complexe Matsqui

Indigenous set-asideRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
January 27, 2026
Published
January 12, 2026
Type
Construction
Explore similarDefense and Law Enforcement and Security and Safety Equipment and SuppliesIndigenous set-aside
Awarded
This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
Golden Ears Fire Ltd.
Contract value
CAD $602.1K
Award date
2026-01-28
Supplier location
Coquitlam, Bc
Request for Proposal

Full description

Sprinkler Head Replacement – Matsqui Complex

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada.

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 of Canada has a requirement to replace sprinkler heads that have expired due to age and require lifecycle replacement for buildings in the Matsqui Complex. That complex includes the following institutions: Pacific, Matsqui and Fraser Valley. The work will involve the following:

1.1 Background:

The Correctional Service of Canada’s recent annual fire inspection Contractor has provided Matsqui Complex with reports indicating the sprinkler heads are due for replacement in multiple buildings.

1.2 Objectives:

To replace the existing deficient sprinkler heads with the same or equivalent make and model to ensure fire suppression continuity in accordance with the building’s original fire suppression design specifications and NFPA 13 standards.

1.3 Tasks Matsqui Institution:

1.3.1 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in building M3, Living Unit 1, Living Unit 2 and Living Unit 3 and remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make and model, in the following quantities:

Living Unit 1:
V2707 = 90 heads K5.6 155°F
V2709 = 108 heads K5.6 155°F

Living Unit 2:
V2707 = 90 heads K5.6 155°F
V2709 = 108 heads K5.6 155°F

Living Unit 3:
V2707 = 90 heads K5.6 155°F
V2709 = 108 heads K5.6 155°F

1.4 Tasks Fraser Valley Institution:

1.4.1 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in building A, B, D, F and G and remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make and model, in the following quantities:

Building A:
TY3231 = 97 heads K80.6 68°C
TY3131 = 14 heads K80.6 93°C
TY3131 = 6 heads K80.6 68°C
TY3335 = 3 heads K80.6 68°C

Building B:
TY3231 = 42 heads K80.6 68°C
TY3131 = 25 heads K80.6 93°C
TY3131 = 44 heads K80.6 68°C
TY3331 = 1 head K80.6 68°C

Building D:
VK-302 = 40 heads K 5.6 200°F
VK-410 = 22 heads K 5.6 165°F
VK-442 = 4 heads K 5.6 200°F
VK-300 = 3 heads K 5.6 200°F

Building F:
V2708 = 71 heads K80.75 68°C
V2726 = 26 heads K80.75 79°C
V2710 = 6 heads K 5.6 68°C
V2710 = 2 heads K80.75 79°C
V2716 = 11 heads K80.75 93°C
C3201 = 55 heads K 5.6 155°F
C3101 = 8 heads K 5.6 200°F
BB-117 = 27 heads K112.4 100°C
SD1 = 10 heads K80.75 100°C

Building G:
C2296 = 12 heads K 4.3 155°F
C2296 = 1 head K 4.3 200°F

1.5 Tasks Pacific Institution:

1.5.1 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in Building A and remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make, model and quantities:

1.5.2 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in Building B and remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make, model and quantities:

1.5.3 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in Building C and remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make, model and quantities:

1.5.4 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in Building D and remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make, model and quantities:

1.5.5 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in Building F and remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make, model and quantities:

1.5.6 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in Building F8 and remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make, model and quantities:

TY3231 = 19 heads K5.6 68°C
TY3131 = 5 heads K5.6 68°C
V3301 = 6 heads K5.6 68°C
1.5.7 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in Building G and remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make, model and quantities:

1.5.8 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in Building H and remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make, model and quantities:

1.5.9 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in Building J and remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make, model and quantities:

GL4231 = 13 heads K4.2 68°C
GL4110 = 10 heads K4.1 68°C

1.5.10 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in Building N and remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make, model and quantities:

V3201 = 22 heads K5.6 68°C
VK3101 = 9 heads K5.6 121°C
TY3131 = 3 heads K5.6 93°C

1.5.11 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in Building P and remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make, model and quantities:

TY3131 = 30 heads K5.6 68°C
VK3101 = 8 heads K5.6 121°C
V3301 = 9 heads K5.6 68°C

1.5.12 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in Building Q remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make, model and quantities:

TY3231 = 66 heads K5.6 68°C

1.5.13 The Contractor must isolate and drain the sprinkler systems in Building S and remove and replace deficient sprinkler heads of the following make, model and quantities:

V3201 = 44 heads K5.6 68°C
VK3101 = 2 heads K5.6 68°C

1.5.15 The Contractor must supply the correct quantity of spare sprinkler heads for the spare head box located at each building system’s sprinkler tree as per NFPA 13.

1.5.16 The Contractor is responsible for the control of releasing water from the sprinkler system and the Contractor must rectify any resulting damage.

1.5.17 The Contractor is responsible for returning damage caused by the Contractors personnel or areas the Contractor modified to obtain access to the sprinkler heads back to existing finishes.

1.5.18 The Contractor must provide the equipment needed to access high located sprinkler heads.
1.6 Deliverables:

1.6.1 The Contractor must provide and install the new sprinkler heads in accordance with NFPA 13 standards.

1.6.2 The Contractor must provide the new sprinkler head manufacturer’s shop drawings and specifications to Facilities Management for each type of sprinkler head the Contractor replaces.

1.7 Location of work:

1.6.1. The Contractor must perform the work at:

a. Matsqui Complex -Central Heat Plant,
33344 King Road,
Abbotsford, BC
V2S 4P3

1.8 Travel

1.7.1 No travel is anticipated for the performance of the work under this contract.

1.9 Language of Work:

1.8.1 The contractor must perform all work in English.

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.

Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery:

The Contractor must perform and complete the work by March 31, 2026, from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer.

File Number: 21807-25-0078

Contracting Authority: Katie McKeever
Telephone number: 236-380-2294
E-mail: K••••••••@•••••••.••.CA

NOTE TO BIDDERS:

Bidders can obtain the complete statement of work and evaluation criteria by downloading the solicitation document and associated documents from the website.

The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French).

After contract award, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

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Basic information

Reference
cb-872-39032453
Solicitation no.
21807-25-0078A
Buyer
Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Traditional
Procurement category
*CNST
Trade agreements
*Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 46000000 — Defense and Law Enforcement and Security and Safety Equipment and Supplies

Delivery & regions

Regions of delivery
*Canada *British Columbia *Abbotsford
Contract term
February 2, 2026 → March 31, 2026

Key dates

Published
January 12, 2026
Closes
January 27, 2026
Amendment no.
002

Likely incumbents

(5)

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  1. 1
    Siemens Canada Limited
    2 contracts won· latest October 29, 2025
    CAD $663.4K
    total awarded
  2. 2
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    1 contract won· latest August 14, 2025
    CAD $638.2K
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Siemens Canada Ltd.
    1 contract won· latest February 18, 2026
    CAD $417K
    total awarded
  4. 4
    Saskatoon Wildlife Federation
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    CAD $316K
    total awarded
  5. 5
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    1 contract won· latest December 15, 2025
    CAD $144.8K
    total awarded

Siemens Canada Limited 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.

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