Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Inspection of Elevating Device
The Government of Canada occupational safety and health laws and
legislation as it pertains to the Public Service of Canada,
requires that every elevating device and safety device attached
thereto in operation shall be inspected and tested at the
prescribed frequencies by a "Qualified Inspector" to determine
that the applicable occupational safety and health requirements
are met.
This requirement prescribes the minimum requirements to provide
inspection services of elevating devices and associated safety
devices attached thereto in accordance with the requirements of
the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR) as
pursuant to the Canada Labour Code Part II (CLC II).
Bidders must demonstrate that they meet every mandatory
technical criterion.
1. The Bidder and all proposed resources must hold a valid
certificate issued under Ontario Regulation 222/01, as amended
by Ontario Regulation 250/08, pursuant to the Technical
Standards and Safety Act, 2000. The Bidder must submit a list of
all proposed resources and must submit copies of valid Qualified
Elevator Inspector (QEI) certificates of for each proposed
resource to demonstrate compliance with this criterion.
2. The Bidder must include with their bid a signed declaration
stating that they are not currently engaged in any activities,
with any department or agency of the Public Service, in the
Province of Ontario, within the scope of this requirement for
the operation, repair or maintenance of any elevating device,
and that they agree to maintain this status for the duration of
the proposed Contract and any extensions thereafter.
The purpose of this declaration is to ensure there is no
conflict of interest as inspection services must be conducted
independently from repair services.
3. The Bidder must submit a Project Safety Plan which covers all
critical safety aspects of the project. The PSP must:
1. Identify potential hazards and risks;
2. Detail the engineering and administrative controls necessary;
3. Identify necessary personnel training needs; and
4. Contain a plan for the management of change.
4. The Bidder must include in their proposal three (3)
references for which the Bidder has provided professional
inspection services that demonstrates they have knowledge and
experience with projects that are similar* in scope and size in
accordance with either Ontario Regulation 222/01, as pursuant to
the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, or Canada
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, SOR/86-304, Part IV
Elevating Devices as pursuant to the Canada Labour Code, R.S.C,
1985, c. L-2, Part II.
The following information must be provided for each reference
submitted:
a) company name and primary contact name and phone number;
b) time and duration of service provided (contract dates);
The period of the Contract is from April 1, 2015 to March 31,
2016 inclusive.
The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend
the term of the Contract by up to four additional one year
period(s) under the same conditions.
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.
