Four Season Lighted Navigation Buoys (4SB)

Trade Agreement: CFTA / CPTPP
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Amendment 001

Due to a technical issue, this amendment is raised to provide industry with the English version of RFP #F7047-210014/A.  

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Amendment 002

This amendment is raised to:
1. Answer questions that were received from Industry; and
2. Modify Schedule B Calendar, Deliveries - of the solicitation.
 

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Amendment 003

This amendment is raised to:
1. Extend bid closing date;
2. Answer questions that were received from Industry; and
3. Modify Annex B - Technical Statement of requirement


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Amendment 004

This amendment is raised to:
1. Answer questions that were received from Industry

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Amendment 005

This amendment is raised to:
1. Answer questions that were received from Industry

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Amendment 006

This amendment is raised to:
1. Extend bid closing date;


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The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) requires 52 Four-Season Buoy to increase navigational efficiency and safety of mariners in the St. Lawrence River shipping channel. The buoys will remain operational year-round (12 months) for a minimum of two years before requiring servicing. The buoys will be subject to extreme environmental conditions, including, though not limited to, extended periods completely submerged underwater, under accumulated ice. 

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is a Special Operating Agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The Oceans Act and the Canada Shipping Act provide the primary legislative basis for Coast Guard programs and empowers the Canadian Coast Guard to provide aids to navigation services for safe and efficient movement of marine traffic. The aim of the Four-Season Lighted Navigation Buoys Project (hereinafter referred to as “4SB Project”) is to provide advanced lighted buoys (hereinafter referred to as “the buoy”) in the St. Lawrence River shipping channel between Québec City and Montréal.


This requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).  



The Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for employment equity applies to this procurement; see Part 5 - Certifications, Part 6 - Resulting Contract Clauses and the annex titled Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity - Certification.

The Phased Bid Compliance Process (PBCP) applies to this requirement.
CLCAs do not apply to this procurement

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Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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