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:
The Statement of Work is as follows:
(a) To carry out work on the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Sir Wilfrid Laurier 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: March 12, 2021;
Complete: April 30, 2021.
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 the WTO-AGP (see Annex 4).
Optional 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, vessel viewings will be conducted one Bidder at a time during scheduled appointments on:
(a) February 15, 2021 while the vessel is alongside in Victoria, BC; or
(b) February 16 and 17, 2021 while the vessel is operational (Boat transfers will be from Steveston Harbour Pier, Richmond, BC. The vessel will continue operations in the Fraser River during the vessel viewing and return participants by boat to Steveston Harbour Pier upon completion of the viewing).
Appointments will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.
Optional Bidders' Conference
The scope of the requirement outlined in the bid solicitation will be reviewed during the Bidders' Conference and questions will be answered.
It is recommended that Bidders who intend to submit a bid participate in the Bidders' Conference.
The Bidders' Conference will be held online and/or teleconference at 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on February 18, 2021. Registered participants will be provided details.
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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.
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.
