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:
EZ899-222244/A
Title:
Bougie Creek Cut Slope and Embankment Stabilization,
Location:
Km 357.2 - Km 358.2, Alaska Hwy, BC
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS:
Suppliers are required to submit bids 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.
Please refer to SI06 Submission of Bid for additional details. Bidders should also note the requirements set out in SI05 Bid Security Requirements and that only electronic bid bonds will be accepted as bid security. A scanned copy of a bond does not constitute an electronic bond. Certified cheques, bank drafts, standby Letters of Credit and hard copy bid bonds will not be acceptable.
To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Pacific Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at:
T••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.
There will no Public Opening for the purposes of this solicitation. See SI08 for further Instructions.
Please monitor Buyandsell.gc.ca closely as changes to bid closing dates may be necessary.
SI12 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement and Certification has been added:
This requirement is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. All Bidders must provide with their bid, the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification attached to this bid solicitation (Appendix 5). This Certification incorporated into the bid solicitation on its closing date is incorporated into, and forms a binding part of any resulting Contract. Failure to complete and provide the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification as part of the bid will render the bid non-responsive.
Work Description:
.1 The project includes tree clearing, slope excavation and drainage improvements. The site is located between Km 357.2 and Km 358.2 of the Alaska Highway between Fort St. John
and Fort Nelson, BC. For reference, Dawson Creek is at Km 0, Fort St. John is at
approximately Km 75, Fort Nelson is at approximately Km 455, and Watson Lake is at approximately Km 986 on the Alaska Highway.
.2 The work under this contract generally comprises of the following (including Optional Work which may not be undertaken by PSPC) but is not limited to:
.1 Project Management including all requirements of Section 01 31 00 - Project Management and Coordination.
.2 Contract submittals (using "CentralCollab") prior to and during the work (see 3.8 - Contract Submittals, Section 01 25 20 - Mobilization and Demobilization and Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures).
.3 Supply and maintain of all traffic control for the duration of the works.
.4 Quality Management.
.5 Clearing and removal of trees, brush and other vegetation within the limits shown on the Contract Drawings by mulching or other means.
.6 Development of construction access to facilitate construction. Restoration of the disturbed areas following the construction.
.7 Excavation of natural ground, and offsite disposal / stockpiling of excavated material, and if needed, removal of snow and ice prior to excavation of the natural ground.
.8 Construction of Interceptor Ditch and Lateral Swales.
.9 Restoration to pre-construction conditions.
.10 Surveys (construction layout, payment quantities, as-built survey, and others as required).
.11 Environmental protection.
Mandatory Indigenous Participation Requirement:
The Government of Canada is committed to reconciliation and meaningful engagement with Indigenous Peoples. This project will take place on the traditional territories of the BC Treaty 8 First Nations specifically Prophet River First Nation and Fort Nelson First Nation (herein jointly referred to as "Indigenous Peoples").
As part of Canada’s commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, this procurement requires bidders to include an Indigenous Participation Requirement (IPR) that provides the local Indigenous Peoples on whose traditional territories the project is located, opportunities to participate in the performance of the federal Work through the provision of goods, services, training, employment, apprenticeship or sub-contracting opportunities. All bidders must provide specific planned participation for the Indigenous Peoples and firms owned by Indigenous Peoples throughout the duration of the project.
Canada has worked successfully in the past to leverage capacity building for Indigenous Peoples and is pleased to continue working collaboratively with Indigenous communities and stakeholders on all federal projects.
Mandatory Bidders Conference:
1. There will be a mandatory virtual bidders conference on March 24, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. local time. The MS Teams meeting platform will be the application used for the virtual meeting.
2. The bidders conference for this project is MANDATORY. A record of the attendance will be taken and the representative(s) of the Bidder must identify themselves and their firm when they log into the virtual meeting. Bids submitted by Bidders who are not listed on the record of attendance will be rejected.
3. Interested bidders are required to communicate with the Contracting Authority, Tian Lam by email address t•••••••@••••••••.••.ca no later than 24 hours prior to the bidders conference to confirm attendance. Bidders should provide to the Contracting Authority, in writing via email, the names, telephone and email address of the person(s) who will be attending. The details to the MS Teams meeting will be emailed to all the Bidders who have expressed interest in attending.
Delivery Date:
The Contractor must perform and complete the Work by December 23, 2022.
Estimated Value:
To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated to cost approximately between $1,000,001.00 and $5,000,000.00 (GST included).
Enquiries:
Tian Lam, Supply Specialist
Tel: (604) 363-7968
Email: T•••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender (solicitation) documents through Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Amendments, when issued, will be available from Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Firms that elect to base their bids on tender (solicitation) documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk and will be solely responsible to inform the tender calling authority of their intention to bid. In all cases, bidders must indicate (when requested) in the space provided on the tender form the identification number(s) of the amendment, if any, that they have taken into consideration for their bid.
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Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
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Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
