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SA - Bathymetric Surveys

Solicitation number F2915-140013/A

Publication date

Closing date and time 2015/07/14 13:00 EDT

Last amendment date


    Description
    Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
    Peru/Colombia/Panama
    Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
    Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
    Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
    Nature of Requirements: 
    SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT - Bathymetric Surveys
    
    F2915-140013/A
    Collier, Susan
    Telephone No. - (902) 496-5350 
    Fax No. - (902) 496-5016
    
    
    The Government of Canada has a requirement to establish a Supply
    Arrangement for as-and-when-required services to conduct
    Bathymetric Surveys within Canada. The primary user of the
    Supply Agreement will be the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS)
    branch of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). Other
    identified users are: Natural Resources Canada (NRcan), the
    Department of National Defense and Public Works and Government
    Services Canada will also utilize this agreement. Accordingly
    collected hydrographic data will need to be processed and
    verified to update CHS nautical charts. 
    
    The Supply Arrangement applies to the following geographical
    region(s): Newfoundland & Labrador, the Arctic, Maritimes &
    Quebec, Saint Lawrence and the Great Lakes, and the Pacific.
    
    Suppliers must identify the geographical area they are proposing
    to provide services under any resulting SA.
    
    The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is a division of the
    Science Branch of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
    Under the Oceans Act, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans has
    the authority to conduct hydrographic surveys and to produce and
    distribute nautical charts and other nautical publications
    within Canadian territorial waters. The CHS must adhere to
    rigorous, internationally-recognized standards and guidelines
    when conducting bathymetric surveys.
    
    The Government of Canada seeks to implement an integrated
    multi-platform approach to bathymetric surveying in Canada's
    navigable waters. This allows for the delivery of a flexible,
    affordable and sustainable hydrographic survey program to meet
    Canada's foreseeable hydrographic requirements.
    
    There is no maximum to the number of Supply Arrangements that
    may be issued as a result of this RFSA.
    
    The Supply Arrangement will remain valid until such time as
    Canada no longer considers it to be advantageous to use it.
    
    A Notice will be posted "once a year" on the Government
    Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) to allow new suppliers to
    become qualified. Existing qualified suppliers, who have been
    issued a supply arrangement, will not be required to submit a
    new arrangement.
    
    
    
    This procurement is subject to the provisions of the following
    Trade Agreements:
    
    •	World Trade Organization on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)
    •	North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
    •	Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
    •	Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
    •	Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
    
    
    "As final service delivery locations are undetermined at this
    stage, but may be for surveys on Canada's navigable waters in
    areas subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCAs),
    CLCAs may apply to the individual task requisitions."
    
    If a task requisition is for service delivery in location
    subject to CLCAs, this specific task requisition will be subject
    to the applicable CLCA and may include bid evaluation criteria
    such as:
    
    - The existence of head offices, administrative offices or other
    facilities in a CLCA area;
    - The employment of CLCA beneficiary labour; engagement of CLCA
    beneficiary professional services, or use of suppliers that are
    beneficiaries or beneficiary firms in carrying out the contract;
    or
    - The undertaking of commitments, under the contract, with
    respect to on-the job training or skills development for CLCA
    beneficiaries.
    
    There is no pricing requested in this document as it will be
    used to pre-qualify bidders (by issuing Supply Arrangements) for
    future Request for Proposals (RFPs). 
    
    Your proposal is required in sufficient detail and the supplier
    must address the following elements:
    
    1. Suppliers must identify in their submission the geographical
    region(s) and depth(s) for which they wish to be considered:
    
    A.	Newfoundland & Labrador
    a.	0 to 50 meters
    b.	50 to 500 meters
    c.	500 meters and more
    B.	Arctic
    a.	0 to 50 meters
    b.	50 to 500 meters
    c.	500 meters and more
    C.	Maritimes & Quebec
    a.	0 to 50 meters
    b.	50 to 500 meters
    c.	500 meters and more
    D.	Saint Lawrence and Great Lakes
    a.	0 to 50 meters
    b.	50 to 500 meters
    c.	500 meters and more
    E.	Pacific
    a.	0 to 50 meters
    b.	50 to 500 meters
    c.	500 meters and more
    
    2. An indication of an understanding of the requirement and
    objectives of the Statement of Work (Annex 1);
    
    3. A detailed description of your proposed approach and
    methodology;
    
    4. A compliance statement, analyzing and commenting on each
    part, section, and subsection of Annex 1. Simply repeating the
    statement contained in Annex 1 is NOT acceptable.
    
    5. Suppliers must describe their capability and experience, the
    project management team and provide client contact(s) and
    references. A listing of personnel you propose to assign to
    carry out this work and resumes of each individual's
    qualifications and experience, particularly as it relates to
    this project.
    
    6. All technical literature, descriptive literature on their
    proposed services with their bid. 
    
    The technical bid must address clearly and in sufficient depth
    the points that are subject to the evaluation criteria against
    which the bid will be evaluated. Simply repeating the statement
    contained in the bid solicitation is not sufficient. In order to
    facilitate the evaluation of the bid, Canada requests that
    suppliers address and present topics in the order of the
    evaluation criteria under the same headings. To avoid
    duplication, bidders may refer to different sections of their
    bids by identifying the specific paragraph and page number where
    the subject topic has already been addressed.
    
    The Supplier's proposed services must meet the Statement of Work
    detailed herein.
    
    
    This Request for SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT (RFSA) consists of issuing a
    number of Supply Arrangements (SA) for Fisheries and Oceans
    within Canada . This Supply Arrangement (SA) is an agreement
    between Suppliers (SA Holders) and Canada for the provision of
    Bathymetric Surveys Services throughout Canada.
    
    A SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT is a list of pre-qualified suppliers
    identified as potential sources from which PWGSC or other
    government departments and agencies, can obtain firm prices
    quotations on specific requirements. Supply Arrangements include
    a set of predetermined terms and conditions that will apply to
    any subsequent contracts.
    
    The intent of a SA is to establish a framework with a Supplier
    to permit the expeditious processing of legally binding
    contracts for Bathymetric surveys throughout Canada. SAs
    establish a set of procurement procedures and include a minimum
    set of terms and conditions which will apply to any resulting
    contract(s).
    
    The SA method of supply will be used to satisfy "as and when
    requested" requirements of authorized departments and agencies.
    Through this process, PWGSC establishes SAs with suppliers, to
    provide specific services and or goods during a specified
    period. The SA is not
    in itself a Contract, but rather a base document that forms part
    of the future Request for Proposal (RFP) and resulting contract.
    When being issued a SA, the offeror accepts the obligation to
    provide the specified goods and or services in accordance with
    the SA, under any resulting contracts that may be awarded. Any
    resulting Contracts will be established as a result of a RFP.
    These RFPs will specify the specific requirements of the
    authorized departments and/or agencies, and may contain
    additional terms and conditions that the bidder must meet.
    
    This SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT process has two stages:
        
    Stage 1 is the Request for SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT (RFSA) that
    results in the issuance of a SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT to offeror(s)
    and the creation of a SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT Holder List.
        
    Stage 2 is the Request for Proposal (RFP) to SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT
    Holders and may result in the issuance of a Contract, for
    specific products to be delivered to the designated location.
    
    For Stage 1, a competitive RFSA is posted to buyandsell with
    information regarding the requirements. Offerors are requested
    to submit a proposal that meets the mandatory requirements of
    the RFSA. An evaluation of the offers is completed and the
    responsive offeror(s) will be issued a SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT (SA)
    for Bathymetric surveys throughout Canada. All responsive
    offerors are included on the SA Holders list.
    
    For Stage 2, in accordance with the SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT issued in
    Stage 1, a Requests for Proposal (RFP) is sent to one or more
    suppliers on the SA Holder List in accordance with the terms and
    conditions of the SA. Based on the evaluation procedures and
    basis of selection outlined in the RFP, a resulting Contract is
    awarded. The dollar value of the requirement will determine
    whether authorized departments/agencies or PWGSC will conduct
    the Stage 2 process. Departments/Agencies may issue, under their
    own contracting authority, contracts for requirements not
    exceeding their financial limitation up to a maximum of
    $400,000.00 (including all applicable taxes). Public Works and
    Government Services Canada (PWGSC) will issue Contracts for
    requirements that exceed the financial limitations of
    Departments.
    
    Individual contracts issued subsequent to the stage 2 process of
    the SA will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of
    the SA. 
    
    This Public Works and Government Service Canada office provides
    procurement services to the public in English.
    
    INQUIRIES: All inquiries of a technical nature and all questions
    of a contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting
    Authority: Susan Collier, telephone (902) 496-5350, facsimile:
    (902) 496-5016. Inquiries are to be made in writing and should
    be received no less than five (5) calendars days prior to the
    closing date to allow sufficient time to respond.
    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.

    Contract duration

    Refer to the description above for full details.

    Trade agreements

    • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
    • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
    • Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
    • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
    • North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

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    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Public Works and Government Services Canada
    Address
    11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
    Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Collier, Susan
    Phone
    (902) 496-5350 ( )
    Fax
    (902) 496-5016
    Address
    1713 Bedford Row
    Halifax, Nova Scot, B3J 3C9

    Buying organization(s)

    Organization
    Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    Address
    200 Kent St, Station 13E228
    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6
    Canada
    Bidding details

    Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.

    Tender documents
    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    004
    French
    8
    004
    English
    21
    003
    French
    8
    003
    English
    17
    002
    French
    8
    002
    English
    24
    001
    French
    12
    001
    English
    34
    000
    French
    39
    000
    English
    96

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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    Alberta
    ,
    British Columbia
    ,
    Manitoba
    ,
    New Brunswick
    ,
    Newfoundland and Labrador
    ,
    Nova Scotia
    ,
    Northwest Territories
    ,
    Nunavut Territory
    ,
    Ontario (except NCR)
    ,
    Prince Edward Island
    ,
    Quebec (except NCR)
    ,
    Saskatchewan
    ,
    Yukon
    ,
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Selection criteria
    Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price

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