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Contracting and Material Services - Ontario

UPS Batteries - Millhaven Institution

Name: UPS Batteries - Millhaven Institution
Creator: Contracting and Material Services - Ontario

Indigenous set-asideRequest for Proposal (RFP)

Estimated value

Not disclosed

Deadline

July 12, 2023

Published

June 19, 2023

Type

Construction

Full description

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Millhaven Institution.

Trade agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Canada Korea Trade Agreement (CKTA), Canada free trade agreements with Chile/Colombia/Honduras/Panama.

Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.

Competitive Procurement Strategy: lowest priced compliant bid.

Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

Security Requirements: This contract does not include security requirements.

Nature of Requirements:

The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.

The Correctional Service of Canada requires the services of a qualified contractor for: Replacement of all Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and Always On batteries at Millhaven Institution.
The current system batteries have exceeded their life cycle, and this system is critical in maintaining the door and /barrier control as well as the emergency lighting during a power failure.

Objectives: This work will ensure the Always On UPS system will return to normal operation. The contractor must ensure all systems are working and up to CSA/TSSA standards.

Deliverables: The contractor must perform the following:

Supply and Install of Seventy-Five (75): SLA12-75 or equivalent batteries;
Supply and Install of One Hundred and Forty (140): S12V285 or equivalent batteries;
Replace batteries in the following areas: A Unit, T Building, E Unit, J Unit, S Building (Hospital), U building and Y Unit (RTC);
Ensure all systems are returned to normal operating condition;
Ensure all removed batteries are disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner, according to all required regulations;

The contractor must follow all CSA/TSSA standards.

Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none.

Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment.

Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery:

Delivery Date: All the deliverables must be received on or before September 28th, 2023.

Selection criteria

Lowest Price

AI Summary

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Millhaven Institution. Trade agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Canada Korea Trade Agreement (CKTA),...

AI Analysis

Medium complexity

The Correctional Service of Canada, Millhaven Institution, is seeking a contractor to replace Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and Always On batteries. This procurement is open to all interested suppliers under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and other Canadian free trade agreements. The goal is to ensure the Always On UPS system returns to normal operation, meeting CSA/TSSA standards.

What they need

Supply and Install of Seventy-Five (75) SLA12-75 or equivalent batteries
Supply and Install of One Hundred and Forty (140) S12V285 or equivalent batteries
Replace batteries in specified areas (A Unit, T Building, E Unit, J Unit, S Building, U building, and Y Unit)
Ensure all systems are returned to normal operating condition
Dispose of removed batteries in an environmentally friendly manner according to regulations

Requirements & eligibility

Compliance with CSA/TSSA standards
Ability to supply and install specified batteries
Capacity to ensure all systems are working and meet standards

How to read this tender

Carefully review the statement of work and basis of payment in the solicitation document for specific details on the estimated quantity of commodities and payment terms
Understand the technical requirements for the replacement of UPS and Always On batteries, including compliance with CSA/TSSA standards
Note the delivery date of September 28th, 2023, and ensure your bid accounts for timely completion of all deliverables
Be aware of the competitive procurement strategy, which is based on the lowest priced compliant bid

Tips for small & mid-size suppliers

Consider partnering or joint bidding with other small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance your capacity to fulfill the contract
Review the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and other applicable trade agreements for potential benefits and obligations
While this procurement is not set aside for Indigenous suppliers, SMEs should be aware of the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business for future opportunities

AI-generated · verify against the official documents

Basic information

Reference

cb-6546-76189681

Solicitation no.

21421-23-4419876-001-001

Buyer

Contracting and Material Services - Ontario

Notice type

Request for Proposal

Method

Competitive - Open bidding

Procurement category

*CNST

Trade agreements

*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Estimated value

Not disclosed

Source

canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC

UNSPSC 26000000 — Power Generation and Distribution Machinery and Accessories

Delivery & regions

Regions of opportunity

*Kingston

Regions of delivery

*Kingston

Contract term

July 17, 2023 → September 28, 2023

Key dates

Published

June 19, 2023

Closes

July 12, 2023

Amendment no.

001

Amendment date

June 20, 2023

Contact

Contact

R•••• R•••

Email

r••••••••@•••••••.••.ca

Phone

(613) •••-••••

Address

••• ••••• ••••••, ••••••••, ••, ••• •••, ••••••

Likely incumbents

(1)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

1
Precise Power
1 contract won· latest July 14, 2023

Precise Power is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.

Documents

(1)

↓ contractor-questions_0.pdf

Complete source record(35)

Title

UPS Batteries - Millhaven Institution

Reference number

cb-6546-76189681

Amendment number

001

Solicitation number

21421-23-4419876-001-001

Publication date

2023-06-19

Tender closing date

2023-07-12T10:00:00

Amendment date

2023-06-20

Expected contract start date

2023-07-17

Expected contract end date

2023-09-28

Tender status

Open

Unspsc

*26111700 *39111700

Unspsc description

*Batteries and cells and accessories *Emergency lighting and accessories

Procurement category

*CNST

Notice type

Request for Proposal

Procurement method

Competitive - Open bidding

Selection criteria

Lowest Price

Trade agreements

*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Regions of opportunity

*Kingston

Regions of delivery

*Kingston

Contracting entity name

Contracting and Material Services - Ontario

Contracting entity address line

445 Union Street

Contracting entity address city

Kingston

Contracting entity address province

Contracting entity address postal code

K7L 4Y8

Contracting entity address country

Canada

Contact info name

R•••• R•••

Contact info email

r••••••••@•••••••.••.ca

Contact info phone

(613) •••-••••

Contact info address line

••• ••••• ••••••

Contact info city

••••••••

Contact info province

••

Contact info postalcode

••• •••

Contact info country

••••••

Attachment

https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/6318/4419876---batteries---npp-en---mi.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/6318/4419876---batteries---rfp%28eng---mi.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/6546/contractor-questions_0.pdf

Tender description

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Millhaven Institution. Trade agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Canada Korea Trade Agreement (CKTA), Canada free trade agreements with Chile/Colombia/Honduras/Panama. Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid. Competitive Procurement Strategy: lowest priced compliant bid. Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers. Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement. Security Requirements: This contract does not include security requirements. Nature of Requirements: The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement. The Correctional Service of Canada requires the services of a qualified contractor for: Replacement of all Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and Always On batteries at Millhaven Institution. The current system batteries have exceeded their life cycle, and this system is critical in maintaining the door and /barrier control as well as the emergency lighting during a power failure. Objectives: This work will ensure the Always On UPS system will return to normal operation. The contractor must ensure all systems are working and up to CSA/TSSA standards. Deliverables: The contractor must perform the following: • Supply and Install of Seventy-Five (75): SLA12-75 or equivalent batteries; • Supply and Install of One Hundred and Forty (140): S12V285 or equivalent batteries; • Replace batteries in the following areas: A Unit, T Building, E Unit, J Unit, S Building (Hospital), U building and Y Unit (RTC); • Ensure all systems are returned to normal operating condition; • Ensure all removed batteries are disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner, according to all required regulations; The contractor must follow all CSA/TSSA standards. Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none. Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment. Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery: Delivery Date: All the deliverables must be received on or before September 28th, 2023.