APN_FIRE HYDRANT INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE (ITM) GARRISON PETAWAWA

Advance Procurement Notice Fire Hydrant Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) Garrison Petawawa, Ontario (with Security Requirements) Purpose of this Advance Procurement Notice This is not a bid solicitation nor a request for proposals. In the context of the major investments announced by the Government and to foster a proactive partnership with industry, DCC is issuing this Advance Procurement Notice (APN) to inform contractors of an upcoming contract opportunity at Garisson Petawawa, Ontario. The purpose of this APN is to allow contractors to assess their capacity and interest in participating, and to prepare adequately for the potential solicitation process, notably by initiating any necessary steps. This is a preliminary notice regarding a potential contract, which includes security requirements. The purpose of this APN is to allow interested contractors to initiate, if required, the sponsorship process to obtain the necessary clearances or security clearances (if applicable). Please note that there is no guarantee that this contract will proceed or that security clearances will be granted within the anticipated timelines or at all as part of the sponsorship process. Description of the Project and Services It is anticipated that the following solicitation will proceed as noted in the table below. This is conditional on the contract receiving approval to proceed from DND. Contract Number: 87918 Title: Fire Hydrant Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) Approximate Estimate: $750,000.00 Anticipated Posting: October 2026 Description: This service contract will include but not limited to: Scheduled Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Minor Repair (ITM) of approximately 481 fire hydrants across Garrison Petawawa.  This includes flushing, flow testing, preventative maintenance, marking of hydrants and minor repairs.  The scope of the Contract does not extend past the hydrant connection valve into the municipal water system, nor does it include the replacement of the hydrant connection valve or the maintenance or management of the municipal water system. This contract is expected to be awarded to one (1) contractor for three (3) years with an option to add up to two (2) additional, two (2) year extensions. The estimated services are expected to cost $250,000 per year for a contract value of $750,000 with a possibility to extend up to a total amount of $1,750,000. Contract Award and Anticipated Security Requirements To be eligible for contract award, a bidder will be required to, among other things, actively hold or obtain all required security clearance(s) prior to the date of the award, as further detailed in the solicitation documents. The anticipated…