Trade Agreement: World Trade Organization - Agreement on
Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Hamilton, ON - Burlington Lift Bridge - Controls, Drives & Cables
EQ754-150756/A
Dhillon, Ambreen
Telephone No. - (416) 590-8259
Fax No. - (416) 512-5862
Notice of Proposed Procurement
Project Title: Hamilton, ON - Burlington Lift Bridge -
Replacement of Controls, Drives and Overhead Cables
Project No.: R.012641.001
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Scope of work: The Work comprises of the Replacement of the
Controls, Drives and Overhead Cables and mechanical and
structural work including but not limited to the testing and
commissioning of the Burlington Canal Vertical Lift Bridge and
also carrying out all the necessary Pre-Operational Work as
specified and ensuring that the Bridge is made ready for the
operation to serve the public as intended.
MANDATORY SITE VISIT
There will be a site visit on September 9, 2014 at 10:00 am.
Interested bidders are to meet at the Parking Area, adjacent to
the bridge, Burlington Canal Vertical Lift Bridge in Hamilton,
Ontario. The site visit for this project is MANDATORY. The
representative of the bidder will be required to sign the Site
Visit Attendance Sheet at the site visit. Bids submitted by
Bidders who have not signed the attendance sheet will not be
accepted.
BIDDERS' CONFERENCE
A bidders' conference will be held at Burlington Lift Bridge on
September 9, 2014. The bidders' conference will begin
immediately following the site visit.
The scope of the requirement outlined in the bid solicitation
will be reviewed during the conference and questions will be
answered. It is recommended that bidders who intend to submit a
bid attend or send a representative.
Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting
Authority before the conference to confirm attendance. Bidders
should provide, in writing, to the Contracting Authority, the
names of the person(s) who will be attending and a list of
issues they wish to table at least 2 working days before the
scheduled conference.
Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting
from the bidders' conference will be included as an amendment to
the bid solicitation.
The Contractor shall perform and complete the Work in two phases
from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer as
follows:
1. Phases of Completion:
a. Phase I Completion:
All work associated with the Replacement of the Controls, Drives
and Overhead Cables shall be completed, tested and commissioned
by no later than March 20, 2016.
b. Phase II Completion The Work comprises of the:
- Verification and testing of the Bridge operating system for
one (1) week starting the 21 up to 27 March 2016 and
- Provision of technical and professional support to PWGSC
operating staff during the 60-day trial period of the navigation
season and as required for the adequate bridge operation
starting on March 28 up to May 28, 2016. At the successful
conclusion of the trial period, this will be considered as the
Phase II Completion.
2. Substantial Completion: At the successful conclusion of Phase
II Completion, the Substantial Performance will be considered as
achieved.
3. Final Completion: Following substantial Completion and after
completion of any deficiencies at the work, then the Contractor
will be entitled to apply and awarded the Certificate of
Completion of the Work.
Standard Terms and Conditions for this procurement are
incorporated by reference into, and form part of the Tender and
Contract Documents. The Standard documents are issued by Public
Works and Government Services Canada.
All enquiries of a technical and contractual nature,are to be
submitted to the Supply Officer: Ambreen Dhillon
Telephone: (416) 590-8253, Facsimile: (416) 512-5862 e-mail:
a••••••••@•••••.••.ca
Bid Receiving: Sealed tenders will be received at Public Works
and Government Services Canada, 4900 Yonge Street, Bid
Receiving, 12th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6A6.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Delivery Date: 05/08/2014
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
