Conuma Hatchery Power House and Standby Power System

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

Solicitation #: FP802-125011 Closing Date: July 3, 2013    Time: 2 pm [Ottawa Time]


This requirement is for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

For questions, comments or to obtain copies of the specifications and drawings please contact Jianna-Lee Zomer @ (613) 993-4484 or by email at jianna-lee.zomer@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

1.1	BACKGROUND
	The existing 35 years old diesel generator set in Conuma River Hatchery is obsolete, not reliable and repair parts are not available. For cost effectiveness, The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) will be contracting to upgrade the existing standby power system for full facility power backup, in the event that normal power from BC Hydro is not available. The upgrade electrical work includes the fabrication, supply, and delivery of power house and high efficiency standby power system for the Conuma River Hatchery.  The standby power system includes a power house, two generators, transfer switch, and all fuel and mechanical systems. As-built drawings, site start up, commissioning, training, and maintenance are also included.

1.2	LOCATION
	The Conuma Hatchery is located at the head of Tlupana Inlet, off Nootka Sound on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.  The hatchery is located approximately 45 minutes from the Village of Gold River.  Access is via Highway 28 from Campbell River to Gold River, then 38 km along Head Bay Forestry Road towards Tahsis. 

1.3	SCOPE OF WORK

.1	The scope of work is as per the attached specifications and drawings. 

1.4	COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION

.1	The Contractor will commence work within 2 weeks after contract award.  The work is anticipated to be completed before October 31, 2013 after contract award.  A completion schedule is to be provided with the Schedule of Prices.

1.5		DRAWINGS
.1	Details of the work are shown on DFO Drawings.  The following is a list of the drawings, which are attached to, and form part of, these specifications:

DWG FILE NO.	TITLE
32-18-274	Location Plan, Key Map and Drawing List
32-18-275	Electrical - General Site Plan, Major Equipment Locations
32-18-276	Proposed Single Line Diagram For New Power House Addition and Distribution Upgrades
32-18-277	Power House Panel Schedules And Cabling Schedules
32-18-278	Proposed Power House Equipment Layouts, Conduits and Concrete Slab Information
32-18-279	Proposed Power House SCADA Connection Cabinet And Communications Equipment

The above drawings will be supplemented by manufacturer’s shop drawings.
The Contractor shall examine all drawings in advance of construction and shall advise the Engineer of any apparent errors, discrepancies or inconsistencies, in order that the Engineer can provide instructions clarifying the design.

The Contractor shall also advise the Engineer of any discrepancies or apparent inconsistencies between the drawings and the specifications, in order that the Engineer may clarify the intent of the Contract.

1.6	SITE INSPECTION

.1	There will be no formal pre-award site meeting.


1.7	MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The quantities stated in the Schedule of Prices are given for the purpose of providing a basis for comparison.  Payment will be made only on authorized quantities as determined in the field by the Engineer.  No guarantee is given that actual quantities will conform in any way with the quantities shown.  Offers and payment for the work supplied by the Contractor shall be at the unit rate prices of the schedule whether the quantities are increased or decreased.  The work may be terminated or extended at the discretion of the Engineer. 

.1	Payment will be based upon the prices set out in the attached Schedule of Prices. 
	
.2	In the case of a lump sum price, partial payment will be made based on the Fisheries and Oceans Canada representative's estimate of the work completed at time of payment.

.3	In the case of a unit price, payment will be made on the basis of the item called up in the Schedule of Prices.  Invoices must be submitted which refer to the various items in the Schedule of Prices indicating a breakdown of the time and unit price.  
 

Enquiries regarding this RFP requirement are to be submitted in writing to the following:

Jianna-Lee Zomer
Senior Contracting Officer
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Station 9W088, 9th Floor, 200 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario, 
K1A 0E6 
Tel:  (613) 993-4484
Fax:  (613) 991-1297
Email: Jianna-lee.zomer@dfo-mpo.gc.ca