Description:1. SummaryEnvironment and Climate Change Canada has a requirement for a contractor to complete Foundation Work required to prepare for the installation of an Automated Radiosonde Launching System (ARLS) and an Automated Weather Station (AWS) at the Inukjuak Upper Air Station in Inukjuak Quebec. The period of the contract is from award to October 31, 2022.SecurityThere are no security requirements associated with this solicitation.Integrity ProvisionsBidders must provide a list of names, or other related information as needed, pursuant to section 01 Integrity Provisions of Standard Instructions 2004.Service RequirementsFor services requirements, bidders in receipt of a pension or a lump sum payment must provide the required information as detailed in article 3 of Part 2 of the bid solicitation.Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCA)This procurement is subject to the following Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement(s) (CLCAs): James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement under Section 28 and Section 29 and Northeastern Quebec Agreement.Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) This procurement is a conditional set aside under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business. If no beneficiary of the above mentioned CLCA bids on this requirement, and two or more Indigenous Businesses bid, the requirement will be set aside and awarded to the Indigenous bidder with the lowest evaluated price. If two or more compliant bids from Indigenous businesses are received, only these bids will be eligible to be awarded a contract. If fewer than three bids from indigenous businesses are received, then all compliant bids will be evaluated. Refer to Part 2.2 and Part 4 for more information.Further to Article 800 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), CFTA does not apply to this procurement.Social ProcurementEnvironment and Climate Change Canada supports the Government of Canada’s social and economic objectives, including increasing the participation of businesses from under-represented groups in government procurement opportunities. As such, bidders owned or led by Canadians from under-represented groups, such as women, LGBTQ2+ persons, persons with disabilities and persons from visible minorities are encouraged to submit a bid to this opportunity.DebriefingsBidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.Official LanguagesEnvironment and Climate Change Canada provides procurement services in both official languages. Bidders may submit a bid in the official language of their choice.Additional InformationFor additional information, interested suppliers must contact the Contracting Officer named in this Notice.
