Wildland Fire Fighting Foam

*****Amendment #1*****
Please note that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to correct the closing date to be December 9,2024.
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SCOPE
This Invitation to Tender consists of the SUPPLY AND DELIVERY of Wildland Fire Fighting Foam on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development.

This Estimated Quantity Contract will be effective from the date of award to October 31st, 2028, plus one (1) additional mutually agreed upon 2 (two) year renewal option.

OPTION YEAR PRICING
GNB reserves the right to negotiate lower pricing with vendors in the option year(s). GNB may consider price increases in the option year if deemed to be reasonable and based on market conditions, not to exceed the tendered price plus any published increase in the New Brunswick Consumer Price Index (CPI). If a mutually agreed upon price cannot be reached GNB reserves the right to re-tender, re-award or delete the item(s) in question.

Successful vendor will be required to apply in writing thirty (30) days prior to any price adjustment. Only one price adjustment will be permitted per year.

SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Product MUST meet international specifications for Fire Suppressant Foam for Wildland fires, aircraft, or ground application (USDA FS Specifications 5100-307). See attached document.

Product MUST be fully qualified for use and be included on the latest USDA Forest Service Qualified Products List.

Product MUST be approved for use in Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATS), helicopter bucketing and ground engine.

Total water content MUST be less than 50% by weight.

Product MUST be proven to have a superior performance in cold water. Pour point temperature of less than or equal to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

Product to be packaged in 208 litre drums or 1000 litre tote (as requested)

An estimated 60-120 drums (or equivalent 1000 litre totes) may be purchased. Note: These are estimates only and there is no guarantee of order quantity throughout the duration of the contract.

SUBMITTALS
Bidder(s) MUST provide a certified analysis from an independent laboratory showing water content using ASTM E20: Karl Fischer titration test with their bid submission.

Bidder(s) should submit product specifications and any MSDS sheets associated with the product with their bid submission.

CONTRACT AWARD CRITERIA
This tender will be awarded based on the overall lowest compliant bid which meets the required specifications and consideration of other cost savings incentives, which ever provides the best overall value to the Province of New Brunswick. (Best overall value will be determined at the sole discretion of GNB and all decisions are final.)

A foam sample may be requested prior to award of tender (samples are not required at the time of bid submission). The bidder will be contacted prior to award if a sample is required.

HOW TO SUBMIT PRICING
Vendors are invited to submit their UNIT PRICE-the price for a single product within the Tender Item-under the 'Unit Price Including Discount' column. Vendors should then multiply their unit price by the 'Quantity/Unit' to calculate the 'Extended Price'. The 'Unit Price Including Discount' and 'Extended Price' should NOT include taxes.

When stating the 'Unit Price,' vendors must include delivery to the shipping address detailed above. The bid price must include any additional costs and/or charges that may apply.

All prices MUST be FOB Final Destination, freight prepaid. Do NOT include any sales/HST taxes in the prices quoted in the tender document.

DELIVERY DATE AND PRICE
Vendor(s) are to deliver the good to the Address detailed above on an as and when required basis, upon receipt of an Official Release against this Contract.

VENDOR QUESTIONS
All inquiries should be received seven (7) calendar days prior to the closing date; any inquiries received less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the closing date cannot be guaranteed a response. Please reference the tender number and closing date within your communications to ensure a prompt and accurate reply.

REQUIREMENTS
VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND DATE THEIR BID IN THE SPAVE PROVIDED BELOW.


Please quote price per litre for a 208 litre drum.