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 Eckaloo - Alongside Repair
The Statement of work is as follows:
a. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) requires a contractor to carry out the alongside repair for the Canadian Coast Guard Ship CCGS Eckaloo. The Work must be conducted in accordance with the associated Technical Specifications detailed in the Statement of Work; Inspections, Tests and Trials; and Project Management Services attached as Annexes A, D and E.
b. The Contractor must carry out any approved unscheduled work not covered in paragraph a. above.
Work must commence and be completed as follows:
Commence: November 01, 2021;
Complete: June 17, 2022.
By submitting a bid, the Bidder certifies that they have 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.
Work Site
The vessel will be docked at the Canadian Coast Guard Base, 42042 Mackenzie Highway, Hay River, NWT X0E 0R9.
Sourcing Strategy
The sourcing strategy related to this procurement will be limited to suppliers in the area of Origin of the vessel, in accordance with the PWGSC Supply Manual Article 3.170.10(b). This procurement is subject to CFTA and is exempt from CETA Chapter 19 Annex 19-7(1.a), and from the WTO-AGP (see Annex 4).
Optional Virtual Vessel Viewing
It is recommended that Bidders who intend to submit a bid participate in a vessel viewing.
With extended health and safety protocols in place, a Virtual Site Visit will be held by Microsoft Teams on September 14, 2021 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
Interested bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority to confirm attendance.
Bidders must provide by e-mail to the Contracting Authority the name(s) and email address of the planned participants by 11:59 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) on September 10, 2021. The bidder will be sent details on how to access the meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Optional Virtual Bidders' Conference
It is recommended that Bidders who intend to submit a bid participate in the Bidders' Conference.
The Bidders' Conference will be held online by Microsoft Teams and/or teleconference at 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) on September 16, 2021. Registered bidders will be sent details on how to access the Microsoft Teams meeting.
Bidders are requested to register the individuals who will be attending the Bidders' Conference by e-mailing the Contracting Authority. The Bidders' Conference will be cancelled if no Bidders register by 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time Time) on September 15, 2021.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Pacific Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority.
Suppliers are required to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.
To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Pacific Region Bid Receiving Unit's generic address at T••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Bids will not be accepted if emailed directly to this email address.
Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.
Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult BuyAndSell.gc.ca.
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Preliminary Notification
Pending the completion of the bid evaluation process, each Bidder will be notified of its preliminary ranking within 5 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.
This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in English.
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.
