Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
CCGS M. Charles MB
Removal Route Modifications
The Statement of Work is as follows:
(a) To carry out work on the Canadian Coast Guard Vessel Canadian Coast Guard Ship CCGS M. Charles MB in accordance with the associated technical specifications detailed in Annex A; and
(b) To carry out Unscheduled Work authorized by the Contracting Authority.
Work Period
Work must commence and be completed as follows:
Commence: October 16, 2019;
Complete: December 20, 2019.
By submitting a bid, the Bidder certifies that it has sufficient material and human resources allocated or available and that the above work period is adequate to both complete the known work and absorb a reasonable amount of unscheduled work.
Sourcing Strategy
The sourcing strategy related to this procurement will be limited to suppliers in the Area of Origin of the vessel (Western Canada), in accordance with the PWGSC Supply Manual Article 3.170.10(b). This procurement is subject to CFTA and is exempt from NAFTA [see Chapter 10, Annex 1001.2b, paragraph 1 (a)] and from the WTO-AGP (see Annex 4).
Optional Bidders' Conference
The Bidders' Conference will be held in Sidney, BC on August 7, 2019 at 10:00 am (PDT). If all registered participants arrive before the stated time, then the Bidders’ Conference may commence early.
Registered participants will be provided additional details regarding meeting logistics.
Bidders are requested to register the name(s) of the person(s) who will be attending the Bidders’ Conference by e-mailing the Contracting Authority.
The Bidders' Conference will be cancelled if no Bidders register by 10:00 am (PDT) on August 6, 2019.
Optional Vessel Viewing
The Vessel Viewing will be held in Sidney, BC on August 7, 2019 immediately after the Bidders’ Conference.
Bidders are requested to register the name(s) of the person(s) who will be attending the Vessel Viewing by e-mailing the Contracting Authority.
The Vessel Viewing will be cancelled if no Bidders register by 10:00 am (PDT) on August 6, 2019.
A second (and last) opportunity to view the vessel will be held in Sidney, BC at 10:00 am (PDT) on August 21, 2019. Registered participants will be provided additional details regarding meeting logistics. If all registered participants arrive before the stated time, then the Vessel Viewing may commence early. Bidders must register the name(s) of the person(s) who will be attending this Vessel Viewing by e-mailing the Contracting Authority. The Vessel Viewing will be cancelled if no Bidders register by 9:00 am (PDT) on August 20, 2019.
Preliminary Notification
Pending the completion of the bid evaluation process, each Bidder will be notified of its preliminary ranking within 2 working days of the solicitation closing date. The notification will be made by e-mail by the Contracting Authority.
Debriefings
Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days of receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.
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.