SAINT JOHN ENERGY OVERVIEW
The Power Commission of the City of Saint John, dba Saint John Energy operates the electrical distribution network that has powered the City of Saint John since 1922. Serving more than 36,000 customers, the utility delivers reliable, affordable electricity while offering a range of energy services, including the installation and rental of electric hot water heaters and minisplit heat pumps. With rates among the lowest in the region, Saint John Energy is known for its strong customer focus and commitment to high service reliability.
The utility plays a key role in advancing clean energy in New Brunswick. It is recognized as a Sustainable Electricity Company by the Canadian Electricity Association and aligns with ISO 26000 sustainability principles. Saint John Energy continues to modernize its grid by investing in renewable energy projects such as NB’s largest solar farm, the Burchill Wind Project, and emerging smartgrid technologies. These initiatives support both environmental sustainability and longterm system resilience.
Our Mission: To deliver safe and reliable energy solutions that drive customer value through creativity, innovation, and partnerships.
Our Vision: To be Canada’s most trusted and innovative utility – leading in energy transition.
Our Purpose: To power people, customers and our communities towards a sustainable future.
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| Bid Type: | RFP |
| Bid Number: | 56 |
| Bid Name: | RFP for the Supply, Installation and Services of Mini-Split Heat Pumps |
| Bid Status: | Closed |
| Bid Closing Date: | Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:00 PM (AST) |
| Question Deadline: | Wed Feb 17, 2021 6:00 PM (AST) |
| Time-frame for delivery or the duration of the contract: | Refer to project document |
| Negotiation Type: | Refer to project document |
| Condition for Participation: | Refer to project document |
| Electronic Auctions: | Not Applicable |
| Language for Bid Submissions: | English unless specified in the bid document |
| Submission Type: | Online Submissions Only |
| Submission Address: | Online Submissions Only |
| Public Opening: | No |
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SAINT JOHN ENERGY OVERVIEW Saint John Energy (“SJE”) owns and operates the electricity grid and provides energy services including the installation, maintenance, and rental of electric hot water heater and mini split heat pump units, in the City of Saint John. Saint John Energy offers some of the lowest energy rates in Canada along with high reliability. Over its 98 years of existence the company has remained committed to being an advocate for customer choice. Saint John Energy has obtained the CEA Sustainable Electricity Company™ Brand and have identified core sustainability issues that are important to us and our stakeholders as per ISO 26000 guidance. Our mission: We provide affordable, reliable and innovative solutions to our customers, helping them make informed choices so they can take control of their energy needs. Our vision: To empower people and communities so they thrive. More information on Saint John Energy and its operations can be found at www.sjenergy.com OBJECTIVES SJE currently operates a rental program (“Program”) for mini-split heat pumps (“Heat Pumps”) whereby SJE provides and maintains Heat Pumps primarily for residential customers in Saint John and other parts of New Brunswick. SJE owns all the heat pumps in the Program and currently has over 6,000 Fujitsu Heat Pumps in its fleet. Based on the significant growth of the Program since 2016, SJE continues to assess ways to gain efficiencies while offering exceptional customer service. Specifically, SJE is issueing this RFP for the supply & delivery of Heat Pumps, in home assessments, installation services, ongoing preventative inspections, maintenance and warranty services of Heat Pumps and customer management. Under this RFP, SJE is soliciting proposals (“Proposals”) from qualified parties (“Proponents”) for the supply and/or installation of Heat Pumps, as well as other services (collectively, the “Services”). The Services will be procured under multi-year supply contracts (“Supply Contracts”) with one or more suppliers (“Suppliers”). Under this RFP, Proponents may offer one, all or a combination of the following Services, in any specific region(s) in New Brunswick.
Depending on the Proposals received, it is envisioned that partnership(s) between SJE and one or more Suppliers will ensue with a multi-year Supply Contract for some, all or a combination of the Services. The Heat Pumps will be installed within the City of Saint John as well as installations throughout New Brunswick. Intent to Respond forms can be found on this site and will be accepted until January 26th, 2021.
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