REQUIREMENT
By means of this RFP, NRCan is seeking proposals from bidders for the disposal of Gatineau Satellite Station North Antenna, base, fencing and related electrical components.
A mandatory site visit will be held on Wednesday August 20, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Natural Resources Canada, Gatineau Satellite Station, located at 75, McClelland Street, in Cantley, Québec. Bidders are to communicate with the Contracting Authority by sending the duly signed form on page 23 of the RFP prior to the visit to confirm attendance at l•••••••@•••••.••.ca.
CONDITIONS OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
There shall be no direct payment by NRCan for costs incurred for the presentation and submission of proposals in response to this RFP.
ESTIMATED CONTRACT PERIOD
The estimated contract period is from contract award date to March 31, 2015.
SOLICITATION/BID CLOSING DATE AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
The deadline for submissions of bids in response to this RFP is September 2, 2014 @ 14:00 (E.D.S.T.).
Proposals must be directed to:
Bid Receiving Unit - Mailroom
Natural Resources Canada
Loading Dock
588 Booth Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0Y7
ATTENTION: Lucie Lepage
RFP: NRCan-5000014848
NRCan will not assume responsibility for proposals directed to any other location. Proposals not received in the Bid Receiving Unit by the closing time, will be return to the Bidder unopened.
ENQUIRIES
All enquiries concerning this RFP must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority as early as possible within the bidding period. Enquiries must be received no less than five (5) calendar days prior to the bid closing date to allow sufficient time to provide a response. Enquiries received after that time may not be able to be answered prior to the bid closing date.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
M1 Bidder’s Experience
The Bidder MUST demonstrate that the proposed resource (s) has relevant experience in disposal of structures of similar size and scope in the past 10 years.
The Bidder’s proposal must include a description of two relevant projects which include interaction with the Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST).
M2 Bidder’s Understanding and Approach
The Bidder MUST demonstrate a complete understanding of the requirement (Tasks 1 through 6) and provide a project plan outlining the steps involved in ensuring the requirement is met (Tasks 1 through 6).
The Bidder’s project plan must include the following:
- a description of the project;
- a risk analysis/risk mitigation plan detailing how the Bidder will manage the project risks including proof of insurance in case of injuries;
- a detailed description, if any, constraints the Bidder might encounter in meeting the requirement.
M3 Resources Skills and Knowledge
The Bidder’s MUST provide the resume of proposed resources demonstrating the necessary skills and knowledge of the specific regulations (i.e. safety, health and environment) and qualification (i.e. civil engineer; electrical technician; climbing in a hazardous work place) needed to meet the requirement.
RIGHTS OF NRCAN
NRCan reserves the right to:
- Seek clarification or obtain verification of statements made in a proposal;
- Reject any or all proposals received in response to this RFP;
- Enter into negotiations with one or more Bidders on any or all aspects of its proposal;
- Accept any proposal in whole or in part without prior negotiation;
- Cancel and/or re-issue this RFP at any time;
- Verify any or all information provided by the Bidder with respect to this RFP including references;
- Retain all proposals submitted in response to this RFP;
- Declare a proposal non-compliant if NRCan determines during the evaluation phase, that the Bidder does not have the legal status, facilities and technical, financial and managerial capabilities to fulfill the requirements stated herein;
- Discontinue the evaluation of any proposals which are determined, at any stage of the evaluation process, to be non-compliant.
