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:
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 Québec 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 by fax to the number indicated in the bid solicitation or 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.
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 Buysandsell.gc.ca.
TITLE: CCGS PIERRE RADISSON- SPRING WORK 2022
NOTICES
The sourcing strategy relating to this procurement will be limited to suppliers in the area of origin (Eastern Canada) of the vessel in accordance with the Shipbuilding and Repair Procurement Policy.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Requirement:
a) To carry out the ship repair work, regarding the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (C.C.G.S.) Pierre Radisson, in accordance with the Technical Specifications attached as Annex A and all related drawings.
b) to carry out any approved unscheduled work not covered in paragraph a) above.
Location of work: The work must be carried out at the Contractor's premises. Due to a collision on the St-Lawrence River, the vessel is not able to navigate on the high seas and is limited to the St. Lawrence River area (not exceeding the Gaspé sector).
Information about the vessel:
Name: CCGS Pierre Radisson
Type: Medium / Fluvial Icebreaker ? Type 1200
Class:
Ice class: Lloyd's Register _100A1 Ice Class 1A Super _LMC Arctic Shipping Pollution Prevention Regulations
Arctic Class: 4
Voyage Class Unlimited more than 200nm
Year Built: 1978
Built Shipyard Burrard Yarrows Corporation, Vancouver, C.-B
Principle Dimensions:
Length overall: 98.2 m
Breadth (molded): 19.5 m
Loaded Draft: 7.2 m
Loaded displacement: 7956.8 TM
Power: 13 200 kW (6x diesel ALCO 251F, V16 of 2200 kW/ea)
Propulsion: Diesel electric (2x DC electric motor 5073 kW/ea)
PROPOSED WORK PERIOD:
Work is to commence and be completed as follows:
Start: March 25, 2022.
End: May 30, 2022.
BIDDERS CONFERENCE (Optional):
A bidders' videoconference will be held on Wednesday February 22, 2022, at 13:00.
To receive the link to the videoconference :
Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority before the conference to confirm attendance. Bidders should provide to the Contracting Authority, by email to j••••••••@••••••••.••.ca, the name(s) of the person(s) who will be attending no later than on February 21, 2022, at 15:00. Without confirmation, the bidders’ conference will be cancelled.
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.
Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the bidders' conference will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation. Bidders who do not attend will not be precluded from submitting a bid.
VIEWING - VESSEL:
No Vessel Viewing is planned for this requirement.
TRADE AGREEMENTS
The requirement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). The requirement is exempt from the provisions of the WTO-AGP (Annex 4) and the other international trade agreements under the provision each has for shipbuilding and repair.
FEDERAL CONTRACTORS PROGRAM (FPC) FOR EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for employment equity applies to this procurement; refer to Part 5 - Certifications and Additional Information, Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses and the annex titled Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity - Certification.
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE CANADA
Note: The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises has changed its name to Procurement Assistance Canada.
For general information on Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC), on how to do business with the government, or to register as a supplier, please contact:
Tel : 514-210-5770
E-mail : S••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
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 from 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 their official languages.
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.
