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:
Amendment #001 is issued for the following reasons:
1 - Extend bid closing date
2 - Answer all questions received from bidders
3 - Issue Addendum No. 1 to extend the construction period form 8 weeks to 22 weeks after contract award
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PROJECT IDENTIFICATION:
R.090841.003 - OPMPC Building Elevator Cabs Rehabilitation
80 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON
Project description: Public Services and Procurement Canada requires the services of a contractor for the cab interior refurbishment of the four passenger elevators located in the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council (OPMPC).
The tender documents include the instructions to replace the cab walls, the floor covering, the ceilings with light fixtures, and the control panels. The construction shall be sequenced into four phases such that only one elevator is refurbished at a time while the other three will remain in operation.
Work is to be completed within twenty (22) weeks after contract award.
MANDATORY SECURITY REQUIREMENT:
At bid closing, the Bidder must hold a valid Facility Security Clearance at the level of SECRET, issued by the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). Failure to comply with this requirement will render the Bid non-compliant and no further consideration will be given to the Bid.
The Contractor/Offeror personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must EACH hold a valid SECRET Clearance, granted or approved by CISD/PWGSC.
OPTIONAL SITE VISIT:
There will be a site visit on January 21, 2019 2PM. Interested bidders are to meet at the security desk at 11 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa.
Due to the nature of the requirement and in order to gain access to the building, all bidders must submit the name (legal name) and date of birth of each individual that will be attending the site visit.
This information is to be submitted to the Contracting Authority by email at the following email address: a••••••••@••••••••.••.ca no later than January 17, 2019 at 2PM, as this information must be verified and confirmed through the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD).
To gain access for the site visit, all visitors must hold a valid security clearance at SECRET level, issued by CISD, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).
You will only be advised if a name is provided and CANNOT access the site visit, if no response is sent back to you, it confirms that the individual has the proper clearance to participate.
It is the responsibility of the bidders to ensure that the Contracting Authority is in receipt of this information by the date and time specified. All contractor personnel/individuals that bidders plan on sending to attend the site visit must be cleared prior to attending. No personnel/individuals will be permitted to access the site without the required clearance.
ENQUIRIES:
All enquiries are to be submitted to the Contractual Authority: Mr. Andy Groulx, by email at a••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Enquiries are to be made in writing and should be received no less than five (5) business days prior to the closing date to allow sufficient time to respond.
BID DOCUMENTS:
Firms intending to submit bids on this project should obtain bid documents through the Government Electronic Tendering Service at http://Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders or at the toll-free number 1-855-886-3030.
Amendments, when issued, will be available from the same government electronic tendering service.
Firms that elect to base their bids on bid documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk and will be solely responsible to inform the bid calling authority of their intention to bid.
BID RECEIVING:
Sealed bids will be received at: Public Works and Government Services Canada, Bid Receiving Unit, Place du Portage, Phase III, Main Lobby Core 0B2, 11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 1C9.
Delivery Date: 04/01/2019
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
