ELEVATOR INSPECTION.

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: 
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

WORK DESCRIPTION
Services are required for the inspection and testing of elevating device and safety device in operation to determine that the applicable occupational safety and health requirements are met, as described in the statement of work.
This requirement is for Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) located at
Various buildings in the National Capital Area.

PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT
The period of any resulting contract will be for a period of five (5) years.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL CRITERIA
1- The Bidder must not contract with any department or agency of the Government of Canada for the operation, repair or maintenance of elevating devices.

2- Card and Licensing Documentation
The following certificates/cards must be provided for each person proposed by the Bidder. Each of the certificate/card must be valid (not expired) as of the bid closing date of this RFP.
To carry out the work on this requirement, Service personnel employed by the Contractor must be in possession of:
A valid QEI Qualified Elevator Inspectors certification, certified by an organization accredited by the American Society of Engineers (ASME) in accordance with the requirements of ASME QEI-1;
OR
A valid Certified Elevator Inspector (CEI) license as per ASME A17.1-2010/CSA B44-10 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

BASIS OF SELECTION
A bid must comply with all requirements of the bid solicitation to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract.
SECUTRITY
At the date of bid closing, the following conditions must be met: 
1.  The Contractor must, at all times during the performance of the Contract/Standing Offer, hold a valid Facility Security Clearance (FSC) at thelevel of SECRET issued by the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).
2.  The Contractor personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must EACH hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of SECRET granted or approved by CISD/PWGSC.

ENQUIRIES
All enquiries regarding this requirement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority:
Hakim, Ghoumrassi
Email: hakim.ghoumrassi@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

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.