The federal government has awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to a Gatineau contractor to refit two floors of a large office complex for the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada, federal records show.
Defran will install a new ceiling, light fixtures, blinds and carpets, as well as perform other fit-ups on the fifth and seventh floor of Place du Portage IV.
It was the largest federal contract awarded to a local firm between Feb. 6 and 12. Here’s the full list:
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Defran Inc.
55 Breadner St.
Description: 5th and 7th floor refit, Place du Portage IV
Buyer: PWGSC
$3,142,422
WSP Canada Inc.
2611 Queensview Dr.
Description: Kingston Mills Locks 46 to 49 Rehabilitation
Buyer: PWGSC
$1,658,760
WSP Canada Inc.
2611 Queensview Dr.
Description: Elgin, Ontario – Jones Falls Locks 39 to 42 rehabilitation
Buyer: PWGSC
$1,633,000
Colliers Project Leaders Inc. and Tiree Facility Solutions Inc., in joint venture
2720 Iris St.
Description: Project manager for real property – Regina/Saskatoon, SK
Buyer: PWGSC
$1,050,000
Lowe-Martin Co. Ltd.
400 Hunt Club Rd.
Description: 2017 Finance Project
Buyer: Department of Finance
$553,804
Telesat Canada
1601 Telesat Crt.
Description: Structural shapes, nonferrous base metal
Buyer: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
$507,630
InBay Technologies Inc.
580 Terry Fox Dr.
Description: Computer systems security (R&D)
Buyer: PWGSC
$500,481
Rohde & Schwarz Canada Inc.
1 Hines Rd.
Description: Radio test sets
Buyer: DND
$293,719
St. Joseph Print Group Inc.
1165 Kenaston St.
Description: Reprography services
Buyer: Department of Justice Canada
$268,275
Adirondack Technologies Furniture Inc.
6 Antares Dr.
Description: Workspaces (office)
Buyer: PWGSC
$252,649
Testforce Systems Inc.
235 Menten Pl.
Description: Calibrator, oscilloscope and parts
Buyer: DND
$229,792
Anritsu Electronics Ltd.
700 Silver Seven Rd.
Description: Base station simulator
Buyer: Industry Canada
$223,598
Hay Group Ltd.
81 Metcalfe St.
Description: Evaluation and performance measurement services
Buyer: Treasury Board of Canada
$169,500
Aviscar Inc.
345 Slater St.
Description: Rental of passenger vehicles
Buyer: DND
$102,954