Summary
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), through Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC), is issuing an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) for the Phase 1 Irrigation Upgrade at its Vauxhall Research Farm in Alberta. The project involves the replacement and expansion of the existing pivot and linear irrigation system at the 192-hectare sub-station, including repair and upgrade of existing tile drainage and installation of new low-pressure irrigation systems with remote operation and monitoring capabilities across approximately 120 hectares of irrigated crop trial area. The procurement uses competitive open bidding with selection based on lowest price, with bids closing on August 7, 2026 at 14:00 EDT.