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Universal Group

TRAFFIC CONTROL
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About the Supplier

About Universal Group

Passionate, Authentic and Driven

The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services including planning and equipment. The Canadian public sector has access to these traffic control products and services through contract RFSO 25-05.

We are driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being ‘Passionate, Authentic, and Driven’ in everything we do and in every decision we make, everyday. They are the fabric of who we are and without question the reason for our success and continued growth.

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25+
Years in Service
100%
Provincial Coverage
24/7
Emergency Service
About Universal Group

We are a one stop shop for traffic management, equipment, signage, landscaping, and municipal maintenance. 

From the very first consultation to the last conversation with one of our skilled team members we make sure that the product we offer and services we deliver is second to none.

  • We are your One Stop Shop for Traffic Management Services

  • Industry leader passionate about Traffic Control

  • We ensure your work site is Safe

  • Exceptionally well-trained and knowledgeable

  • Responsive with 24/7 Dispatch capability

  • State of the art Equipment for Rent or Sale

  • Industry leading Technology to create all your Signage needs

Contract Scope

What This Contract Offers

The Universal Group provides a superior product for the best value in the industry. Quotes are always customized based on client and site needs.  Service is at the core of our business. Our clients receive exceptional attention from all Universal personnel ranging from front-line staff to hands-onto management teams.

  • Training

    Our training courses are second to none. The Universal Health and Safety Training Academy offers over 45 courses from our centrally located site in Burnaby, B.C. and four other sites around the province.

  • Traffic Management Plans

    Our in-house Traffic Management Planning (TMP) department can assist you with pre-site traffic planning and help you to implement your traffic control strategies.

  • Traffic Equipment

    We produce a variety of completely custom signs that can be rented for a wide range of traffic control scenarios. And, because of our size and customer service we can help you out 24/7.

  • Traffic Control

    We are the largest traffic control company in all of British Columbia. We can support any job, no matter the size. We are truly the one-stop-shop that you need.

  • Municipal Maintenance

    We pride ourselves on providing quality services in the maintenance of roads, parks, trails, sewers and landscaping in and around Victoria.

  • Landscaping

    Since 1986, Earth Enterprises of BC has been dedicated to providing the highest level of landscape maintenance services to the commercial and industrial properties of our clients throughout the Lower Mainland.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this contract and how to put it to work for your organisation.

Members gain access to a comprehensive range of products and services at competitive pricing, all available without running a separate solicitation.

We are a one stop shop for traffic management, equipment, signage, landscaping, and municipal maintenance. 

  • We are your One Stop Shop for Traffic Management Services

  • Industry leader passionate about Traffic Control

  • We ensure your work site is Safe

  • Exceptionally well-trained and knowledgeable

  • Responsive with 24/7 Dispatch capability

  • State of the art Equipment for Rent or Sale

  • Industry leading Technology to create all your Signage needs

Yes. This RFSO was competitively awarded in full compliance with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), CETA, the Atlantic Trade and Procurement Partnership (ATPP), the Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive, the Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement (OQTCA), and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA), and all applicable public-sector procurement requirements.

Post a public notice, contact your Kinetic GPO representative to confirm your entity is registered, then reference the RFSO number on your purchase order, and you are ready to order.

Eligible organisations include Canadian municipalities, K-12 and higher education institutions, healthcare facilities, non-profits, Indigenous communities, and all MASH sector entities.

No. There are no volume commitments or minimum purchase requirements. Order what your entity needs, when you need it, at the contracted rates.

Public Record

Contract Documents

Official contract files posted in accordance with Canadian public procurement requirements. To view the entire comprehensive suite of goods and/or services offered by the supplier, please contact our team to request this information or to receive a copy of the supplier's response document.

RFSO Documents

The original Request For Standing Offer documents as issued — solicitation, terms, scope, and awarded pricing schedule.

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Notice of Award

Official Notice of Award for this RFSO, posted to fulfill public procurement transparency and trade-agreement compliance.

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Additional Materials

Company overviews, product promotions, on-demand webinars, video embeds, and external links to help you get the most from this contract.

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Universal Group is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

The fourth year in a row, earning Gold Status

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A Day In The Life Of A Traffic Control Person Video

A Day In The Life Of A Traffic Control Person

The Universal Group is proud and thrilled to unveil our latest video, which captures the essence of a Traffic Control Person's day-to-day activities, their role in ensuring safety on the roads, and the impact they make in our communities.

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Shop Universal Group Products

Professional traffic control equipment and safety solutions for your projects. Quality products from trusted manufacturers.

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The most trusted traffic control support across Canada and the United States. External Link

The most trusted traffic control support across Canada and the United States.

At Universal Group, we provide complete services that keep people safe and projects moving.

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Membership is free for eligible public sector and MASH entities across Canada.

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Getting Started

How to Use This Contract

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Confirm & Purchase
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