IOS Hangar Door Glazing Replacement.

To Whom It May Concern,

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) invites tenders from Bidders to provide the construction services described in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) as below.

Solicitation number: FP802-180013

Closing Date: Thursday, February 22^nd, 2018

Time for solicitation closure: 02:00 PM (EST)

Title: IOS Hangar Door Glazing Replacement.

Work site location: Sidney, BC.

THIS INVITATION TO TENDER PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

1. Invitation to Tender Notice
2. Specification (Description of required services)
3. Photos
4. Construction Tender Form (Mandatory – Pages 3 & 4 to be completed by Bidder)

   CLOSING LOCATION(S):

   Bid Bonds: All bids bonds are to be submitted in hard copy ONLY and received by the bid closing date and time to the mailing address indicated below.

   Submission of the Construction Tender Form, pricing table (if applies) and all signed addendums must be submitted either electronically or in hard copy to the following:

   Hard copy submissions: All hard copy submissions (via Canada Post or by Courier) must be addressed and received by the bid closing date and time to:

   Fisheries and Oceans Canada,

   Solicitation Number: FP802-180013

   Attention: Natasha Blackstein

   Procurement Hub – Ottawa Office,

   Station 9W074, 9th Floor,

   200 Kent Street,

   Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E6

   Electronic submissions: All electronic submissions must be received by the bid closing date and time to the contracting officer’s email listed below: Natasha.Blackstein@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

   The onus is on the bidder to ensure that the bid is delivered on time to the location designated.

   Any tender received after the above noted time will be considered late and will be returned to the sender unopened. Tenders may be revised by email, provided the render and revision(s) are both received prior to Tender Closing Time.

   SCOPE OF WORK / DELIVERABLES:

Contractor shall provide all materials and labour for replacement of the exterior wire safety glass panel assemblies in the wood sliding doors of the Canadian Coast Guard vessel repair hanger with appropriate materials to match the existing 2 replacement panels. The scope of work will include:

1. Non Mandatory site visit to confirm existing conditions, quantities, types and sizes of glazing and components prior to submitting pricing.
2. Perform work to current Codes, Construction Standards and Manufacturer’s Instructions.
3. Removal and disposal of a total of 46 existing wood frame safety glass assemblies from the sliding hangar doors.
4. Prepare existing window opening frames as required to accept new assemblies and connect to existing framing as best as possible.
5. Incorporate water penetration control, ensure air barrier continuity, eliminate condensation risk, provide and install all sealants and window water proofing barrier on all openings.

   Organize data identified as Operation and Maintenance Manual with project title and Fisheries and Oceans Canada project number.

   Provide a Table of Contents with date of submission, addresses and telephone numbers of contractors with name of responsible parties, schedule of products and systems indexed to content of each binder.

   Provide tabbed fly leaf for each separate product and system with typed description of the product and maintenance requirements.

   Provide copies of all final reviewed shop drawings.

   Provide USB Flash Drive containing contents of operating and maintenance manual. USB Flash Drive contents shall be organized in folder structure that mirrors that of binder organization.

   Provide warranties and bonds separated with index tab sheets keyed to Table of Contents. List subcontractor, supplier and manufacturer with name address and telephone number of responsible party. Except for items put into use with Owner’s permission, leave date of beginning time of warranty until Date of Substantial Completion.

LOCATION OF WORK, WORK SITE AND DELIVERY POINT:

Sidney, BC

SITE VIST:

A non-mandatory site visit will be held on February 15, 2018 at 10am. The location will be Main Administration Building, the Institute of Ocean Sciences, 9860 West Saanich Road, Sidney, BC V8L 4B2.

EXPECTED START AND COMPLETION DATES:

Start Date: Upon contract award

Completion Date: June 1, 2018

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

None

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

1. The tenderer must provide tender security, at the tenderer’s own cost, in accordance with the document entitled "Tender Security Requirements" as Bid Security is required for bids over $100,000. Under these circumstances, the Tender and original signed Bid Bond must be delivered to the Closing Location prior to the closing date.

   Note: All tender securities (Bid Bond) will be returned except that of the successful tenderer (Bidder), which will be retained until the successful tenderer (Contractor) has completed the said contract.

   QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD:

   Bidders should note that all questions regarding this Invitation to Tender are to be submitted ONLY in writing by email, no later than Monday, February 19, 2018 2:00 PM (EST) to the contract Officer listed below. The department may be unable to respond to questions submitted after that date.

   Fisheries and Oceans Canada will not necessarily accept the lowest or any of the tenders received and reserves the right to reject any and all tenders received which shall be final and at the sole discretion of the Department.

   Regards

   Natasha Blackstein

   Senior Contracting Officer

   Procurement Hub

   Materiel and Procurement Services

   Fisheries and Oceans Canada

   200, Kent Street Ottawa, ON, K1A 0E6,

   Telephone: (613) 323-3835

   Email: Natasha.Blackstein@dfo-mpo.gc.ca