Sir Frederick Banting Fit-up

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
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: 

EXTENSION TO BID CLOSING DATE:  Please note that the tender
closing date for this project is hereby EXTENDED from February
27, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. to March 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.


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PROJECT IDENTIFICATION:  R.044033.002, Sir Frederick Banting
Bldg Fit-up, 251 Sir Frederick Banting Drive, Ottawa, Ontario 

Project description:    This project is to fit-up two floors and
supporting spaces of the Sir Frederick Banting Research Centre's
animal (south) wing.  The existing space is currently stripped
to base building, and this project includes all construction
required to take this from base building structure to a fully
operational laboratory facility. The contractor shall safely and
effectively implement a responsible renovation of the existing
two floors with minimal disruption to the remaining building
operations.  All elements of risk with respect to health and
safety, the Ministry of Labour (Ontario) requirements, and
operation of the facility must be considered in the planning and
construction of this project and the Contractor shall be
responsible for the Constructor role working within a defined
construction site.


Work is to be completed within sixty (60) weeks after contract
award. The estimated cost for this opportunity is within the
following category:  over $5,000,000.00.  


OPTIONAL SITE VISIT:  
There will be a site visit on December 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
Interested bidders are to meet at the main entrance at 251 Sir
Frederick Banting Drive, Ottawa, Ontario.

Attire - It is mandatory that all persons attending the site
visit have the proper safety footwear (CSA approved green patch)
. Hard hats and photo ID are also required. Contractor
personnel/individuals who do not have the proper safety attire
will be denied access to the site.

ENQUIRIES:  
All enquiries are to be submitted to the Contractual Authority:
Hélène Lagacé.  Tel: (819) 956-0060,  facsimile (819) 956-8335
or by email at  helene.lagace@pwgsc.gc.ca.  

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
http://Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders 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 and will be solely
responsible to inform the bid calling authority of their
intention to bid.


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.