Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru
FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes
Nature of Requirements:
EW702-131734 - Basic Care and Maintenance - Giant Mine,
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Bidders are hereby informed that the requirements of the Tlicho
Land Claim and Self Government Agreement will apply to this
procurement. The benefits that apply are contained in: Chapter
26, the Tlicho Land Claim and Self Government Agreement, clauses
26.3, 26.3.1 (a).
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), has
a requirement for the Care and Maintenance of the Giant Mine
site, located in Yellowknife, NWT.
The proposed contract is to continue the Care and Maintenance of
the mine facilities upon expiry of the current contract, on or
before March 31, 2013. The purpose of the contract is to
maintain the mine in environmental compliance until a long-term
remediation plan can be implemented. Work includes, however is
not limited to, maintaining the mine in a dewatered and
environmentally compliant state, operation of the effluent
treatment plant, performing risk mitigation work/services,
protecting the public from accidental harm and securing and
protecting the property.
The base one year contract will commence, from contract award to
March 31, 2014, plus two (2) additional 6-month option periods.
It is Canada's intent to facilitate a transition period between
the existing operator and the new Contractor for approximately
one (1) month period, prior to the new Contractor assuming
complete operation and responsibility of the Giant Mine Site, on
April 1, 2013.
Mandatory Site Visit
It is mandatory that the Bidder or a representative of the
Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for site
visit to be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2012 at 8:30 am. Bidders
are to meet at the front entrance of the Giant Mine Site.
Bidders must communicate with the Contracting Authority no later
than five (5) work days before the scheduled visit to confirm
attendance and provide the names of the person(s) who will
attend. Bidders will be required to sign an attendance form.
Bidders should confirm in their bids that they have attended the
site visit. Bidders who do not attend or send a representative
will not be given an alternative appointment and their bids will
be rejected as non-compliant. Any clarifications or changes to
the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be
included as an amendment to the bid solicitation.
Attire - It is mandatory that all persons attending the site
visit have the proper safety footwear (CSA approved green patch)
. Hard hats and safety glasses are also required. Contractor
personnel/individuals who do not have the proper safety attire
will be denied access to the site.
Interested bidders are to register and confirm their attendance
with the Contracting Authority. Please e-mail
C••••••••@••••••••.••.ca or call (204) 983-4247 to
register.
Non-registered bidders will not be taken to or be allowed on the
site.
Due to limited space, each company attending will be limited to
two (2) representatives.
All travel and living costs associated with travel to
Yellowknife for the purpose of attending the Mandatory Site
Visit/Bidder's Conference will be borne by the Contractor or
their representative
This Procurement contains Mandatory requirements. Failure to
comply will result in rejection of your bid.
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), and the Agreement
on Internal Trade (AIT).
Closing Date: January 28, 2013, 2:00pm
Crystal Sarna
Telephone No. (204) 983-4247
Fax No. (204) 983-7796
Email c••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
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.
