Â鶹AV employs a well-structured emergency power system to ensure the continuity of critical operations during power outages. The system prioritizes the most vital equipment across campus, following a clear hierarchy to safeguard personal safety, protect infrastructure, and support essential research.
Priority Levels for Emergency Power
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Personal Safety (P.1): The top priority is equipment essential for personal safety, such as fire alarm systems, intercom systems, fire pumps, smoke evacuation systems, emergency lighting, and exit signage. These systems are vital to prevent harm during emergencies and are the first to be connected to emergency power.
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Protection of Physical Installations (P.2): After personal safety, Â鶹AV ensures the protection of its physical infrastructure. This includes maintaining heating systems, securing the power house, and powering security devices like access control systems and cameras. The university also prioritizes equipment necessary for the care of live animals and the preservation of research, such as laboratory refrigerators and freezers.
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Support for Research and Education (P.3): If the emergency power system can support more equipment after meeting P.1 and P.2 needs, it then extends to research and educational tools. This includes computer rooms, network systems, and uninterrupted power supplies essential for ongoing research and academic activities.
By following this structured approach, Â鶹AV ensures that its emergency power resources are used effectively, prioritizing safety, infrastructure, and critical research activities.
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This contract covers specialized services for the inspection, periodic maintenance, and repair of backup power systems, including transfer switches.
The contract term will be thirty-six (36) months from the effective date. The contract may be extended for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each, for a maximum term of sixty (60) months, at the sole discretion of Â鶹AV.
Service Outline:
Type | Service |
Status | Ongoing |
Projected Start Date | 2024 - 2026 |
Category | Electricity |
Description | Contract for specialized services for the inspection, periodic maintenance, and repair of backup power systems, including transfer switches. |
Unit / Faculty | Building Operations |
Contact | map.procurement [at] mcgill.ca |
Please read the following information carefully :
Sustainable Procurement
The businesses with which the University will contract with in the course of this project will have respect theÌýÂ鶹AV 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 Â鶹AV, 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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