National War Memorial

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
**REASON FOR AMENDMENT:  TO CHANGE THE SECURITY REQUIREMENT
REQUIRED FOR THIS SOLICITATION**

**REASON FOR AMENDMENT:  TO CHANGE THE SOLICITATION CLOSING DATE
FROM DECEMBER 13TH, 2013 TO DECEMBER 6TH, 2013 AT 2:00PM**

This procurement consists of a two-envelope Invitation to Tender
(ITT) bidding process. Refer to the Invitation to Tender
documents for details.

PROJECT NUMBER:  R.009716.012 - Structural Upgrade, National War
Memorial,  Confederation Square, Ottawa, Ontario.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  The project consists of filling the
present crawl space under the monument with un-shrinkable
concrete, to reinforce the structure above. At the same time,
the presently existing electrical conduits will be relocated and
consolidated into a newly created Electrical Vault at the edge
of the crawl space with direct outside access. Similarly,
existing sprinkler lines will be relocated to the surface. An
upgraded drainage system with re-established   connections to
the existing drains and ultimate connection to the municipal
storm system,  will also be undertaken in this phase of the
project.  The category of work is between $1,000,001.00 to
$5,000,000.00.

MANDATORY SECURITY REQUIREMENT:  
This procurement contains a mandatory security requirement.  At
bid closing, the Bidder must hold a valid Designated
Organization Screening (DOS) issued by the Canadian Industrial
Security Directorate (CISD), Public Works and Government
Services Canada (PWGSC). Failure to comply with this requirement
will render the Bid non-compliant and no further consideration
will be given to the Bid. 

OPTIONAL SITE VISIT:
There will be an optional site visit on November 21st, 2013 at
10:00 AM. Interested bidders are to meet at the South Side of
the National War Memorial, Confederation Square, Ottawa, Ontario.

ENQUIRIES:  
All enquiries are to be submitted to the Contractual Authority;
Denise Le Blanc by e-mail at denise.leblanc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca,
by facsimile at 819-956-8335 or by telephone at 819 956-2701.

Enquiries are to be made in writing and should be received no
less than five (5) calendar days prior to the closing date to
allow sufficient time to respond.

BID DOCUMENTS:
Firms intending to submit bids on this project should obtain bid
documents through the Government Electronic Tendering Service at
 https://buyandsell.gc.ca/  or at the toll-free number
1-855-886-3030.  Amendments, when issued, will be available from
the same government electronic tendering service.

Firms that elect to base their bids on bid documents obtained
from other sources do so at their own risk.

BID RECEIVING:
Sealed bids will be received at:  Public Works and Government
Services Canada, Bid Receiving Unit, Place du Portage, Phase
III,  Main Lobby Core 0A1, 11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec,
K1A 1C9.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.