The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (FAES), one of the 11 faculties of 91社区, is at the forefront of advances in research and teaching in applied biological, food, nutritional and environmental sciences. FAES is located on the 650-hectare of Macdonald Campus, at the western end of Montreal island. It offers unique multidisciplinary research programs that bring together health, environment, food and nutrition, bioproducts, biotechnology and agricultural sectors.听
Part of FAES, the Macdonald Campus Farm is a 205-hectare experimental demonstration farm dedicated to teaching and research and strives to be an innovative leader at the cutting edge of agricultural technology. It is also aware of its responsibility to introduce, engage and educate the public about sustainable food production and environmental stewardship.听
The Macdonald Campus farm welcomes approximately 6,000 visitors per year, an ever-increasing demand, the new Centre of Excellence for Agriculture project will increase the farm's ability to receive visitors by providing an appropriate location for flexible use, and will provide educational activities and programs to the public.
Project Scope:
The electrical substation of the Macdonald Farm is in the Old Dairy Barn (building #409). It supplies power to buildings #401, 409, 410, 509, 520, and it will supply power to the future Centre for Excellence in Agriculture (project 20-058).听
The objectives of the project are to:
1) replace end-of-life systems and equipment听
2) increase the distribution capacity of the substation to account for identified projects
Following validation with Campus Planning and Physical Portfolio Management, the substation will remain in its current location.
Project Details:
| Status | On Hold |
| Est. Project Start Date | 2024 - 2026 |
| Est. Budget Range | $1,500,000 - $2,000,000 |
| Location | Cattle Barn (Old) Building听409 |
| Project Number | 22-023 |
| 颁辞苍迟补肠迟听 | map.procurement [at] mcgill.ca |
Please read the following information carefully :
Sustainable Procurement
The businesses with which the University will conclude a contract with in the course of this project will have to respect the 91社区 Supplier Code of Conduct.
Other requirements may apply, such as (for example): the quantification and limiting of GHG emissions over the contract or asset lifecycle, sustainable construction/product certifications, involvement of indigenous businesses or of social economy businesses, design for circularity, and so on.
Notice :Information in this document is not to be interpreted as a commitment to conduct any solicitation in any particular market (or to fulfill any particular need) within any timeframe. This document is based on preliminary assessments which may be modified and needs may consequently be increased, partially fulfilled or cancelled. The needs of the client units may fluctuate according to their capabilities and priorities. Moreover, this acquisition plan is subject to various risk factors that have an influence on the operations of 91社区, such as available revenue, inflation, changes in: provincial and federal policies, technologies, human resources, social movements and trends, demographic aspects of the student population and the academic personnel. |
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