Solicitation #: F5211-180715 Closing Date: May 1, 2019
Time: 2:00 P.M. ADT (Atlantic Daylight SavingTime)
This requirement is for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.Title:Standing Offer for Marine and Civil Engineering Services in New Brunswick
Introduction:The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has a requirement to set up standing offer agreements for Marine and Civil Engineering services in the province of New Brunswick on an “as and when” requested basis. The objective is to award Standing Offer Agreements (SOA) for up to three (3) suppliers who can provide Marine and Civil Engineering Services to meet the specific needs of the Statement of Work.
The Department of Fisheries & Oceans Canada (DFO), Small Craft Harbours (SCH) branch operates and maintains a national system of harbours to provide commercial fish harvesters and other harbour users with safe and accessible facilities.
The purpose of the standing offer is to pre-qualify a list of consultants to provide support to Small Craft Harbours (SCH) with marine / civil engineering inspection, planning and design services to meet program obligations with respect to maintaining safe and accessible facilities in the province of New Brunswick.
Bilingual services for plans and specifications only.
Scope:
Small Craft Harbours (SCH) requires the services of a firm (Consultant) with expertise in marine / civil engineering disciplines to act in the capacity of the coordinating engineer of record for the provision of services.
RS1 Services Which May Be Required
1. Inspection / Investigation / Site Assessment Service.
2. Design Service. (Bilingual Services)
3. Tender Service.
4. Construction Support Service.
5. Commissioning Service.
6. Post Construction Service.
RS 2. Inspection / Investigation / Site Assessment Services
The objective is to review and analyze all available project information, consult with the Project Authority, and deliver a comprehensive Inspection / Investigation / Site Assessment.
RS 3. Design Service (Bilingual Services)
The objective of this stage is prepare construction drawings and specifications for the purpose of tendering through consultation with the Project Authority.
RS 4. Tender Service
The objective of this phase is to support the Project Authority with the tender.
RS 5. Construction Support Service
The objective of this phase is to support the Project Authority with the construction phase and ensure the quality, budget and schedule of the project.
RS 6. Commissioning Service
The purpose of the Commissioning Service is to ensure that a fully functioning project is delivered to the Client.
RS 7. Post Construction Service
The purpose of this phase is to support the Project Authority in obtaining all final documents required for project close out.
RS 8. Additional Services
If required, any additional services will be identified at the time of each individual Call-up, and the Contractor will be responsible for the provision and management of these additional services.
Examples of these services include but are not limited to:
Coastal studies
Bathymetry (sounding) surveys
In-water and diving inspections
Geotechnical investigations
Environmental assessment and permitting
Peer review of consultant work
Topographical surveys
Marine electrical and lighting systems
Concrete and material testingRS 9. Sub-Contractor / Specialist Coordination
The Contractor shall coordinate and manage the services of Sub-Contractor/Specialists required to complete project requirements in support of the requested services under a Call-up.
Financial LimitationThe total limitation resulting from all call-ups issued against this Standing Offer shall not exceed $1,250,000.00, HST/GST included for the entire period of standing offer. The Department does not guarantee any volume of work associated with this Standing Offer Agreement.
Limitation of Individual Call-upsIndividual call-ups issued under this Standing Offer Agreement shall not exceed $250,000.00 (inclusive of all expenses and Applicable taxes).
Location of Work, Work site and Delivery Point
The work will be conducted in the Province of New Brunswick.
Expected Start and Completion DatesThe period for placing call-ups against any resulting Standing Offer shall be from the date of award of the Standing Offer(s) for a two (2) year period with one (1) option year period to be exercised at the discretion of the Department. Call-ups will not be made for services beyond the above period.
Security RequirementThere is no security requirements associated with this Standing Offer Agreement. The Company working under this Standing Offer Agreement must not be given access to sensitive information or assets, and must be escorted at all times while on DFO premises.
Mandatory Requirements:M1Licenses/Certifications:
The Proponent shall be authorized to provide coastal / harbour inspection and design services and must include a coastal / harbour engineer or designer licensed, or eligible to be licensed, certified or otherwise authorized to provide the necessary professional services to the full extent that may be required by provincial or territorial law in the province of New Brunswick. You must PROVIDE A COPY of current license to practice as a Professional Engineer. The proponent must provide proof of registration with the Association of Professional Engineers in the applicable province.
Trade Agreements:
The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
Enquiries regarding this RFSO requirement are to be submitted in writing to the following:
Cathi Harris
Senior Contracting Officer
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Procurement Hub - Fredericton
301 Bishop Drive
Fredericton, NB E3C 2M6
Tel: 506-238-1317
Fax: 506-452-3676
Email: D••••••••@•••••••.••.ca
