NMSO - LIFT TRUCKS

Trade Agreement: Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB)
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes
Nature of Requirements: 
NMSO - FORKLIFT TRUCKS

E60HS-12FRKL/B

Dominic Forcier
Telephone: (819) 956-3951
Facsimile: (819) 956-5227
Email: dominic.forcier@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Amendment 008

This amendment 008 is raised to modify the Solicitation Closes
Time Zone and to answer questions as follows:

1. Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Insert: Eastern Daylight Saving Time (EDT)


2. Questions and Answers:

Question: On the input of prices to annex AC, I noticed that the
evaluation quantities had changed on some items.

Example Group 1A - Weigh scales on 4,000 lbs vehicles went from
17 to 6. Dual wheels went from 19 to 6.  This resulted in a drop
in the pricing which at first I could not figure out. I believe
that when you added the new items it may have affected the
quantity line. Can you verify before I move forward as it may
make a difference to some vendors on their quantity discounts. 
I did not go through any other groups to verify.

Answer: The numbers for the accessories are only an estimate of
the potential and are being used only as a basis for the
evaluation. The number of vehicles for a configuration is used
as the baseline and the other values are derived as a percentage
of these numbers. 

The number of vehicles is based on the number that DND
anticipates will require replacement. 

As the result of the response posted July 4, 2013 (single-phase
battery chargers) and the response posted July 15, 2013 (dual
load wheels), the numbers of items related to these accessories
were altered.  The numbers for the increased tire accessories
and the numbers for the remaining battery charger accessories
were altered to balance the requirement. 

The changes to the numbers of the weigh scales were made to
better reflect the quantity that is anticipated to be procured.  

No amendments are required.


All other terms and conditions remain the same.
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Amendment 007

This amendment 007 is raised to extend the bid closing date, to
answer questions and to insert Annex U - Technical
Questionnaires - Group 4A as follows:

1. Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: 2013-08-06

Insert: 2013-08-20


2. Questions and Answers:

Question: Please advise is a battery voltage of 24 volts would
be acceptable.

Answer: Yes, this will be acceptable. The specification will be
amended to indicate this amendment.


3. Annex U - Technical Questionnaires - Group 4A

See Attachment.


All other terms and conditions remain the same.
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Amendment 006

This amendment 006 is raised to answer questions and to replace
Annex AC - Pricing as follows:

1. Questions and Answers:

Question: For group 5, we have a capacity issue for standard
mast Configuration A and Configuration B. The maximum capacity
for Configuration A is 1,600 lbs. at 366" for the 360" platform
height, for a specified capacity of 1,750 lbs. in the table. The
maximum capacity for Configuration B is 1,900 lbs. at 315" for
the 300" platform height, for a specified capacity of 2,350 lbs.
in the table. Will these capacities be acceptable?

Answer: Yes, these capacities will be acceptable.  The values
will be amended in the Data Table of the specification.
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2. Annex AC - Pricing

Delete: Annex AC - Pricing in their entirety.

Insert: Annex AC - Pricing (Dated July 16, 2013)


All other terms and conditions remain the same.
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Amendment 005

This amendment 005 is raised to answer questions as follows:

1. Questions and Answers:

Question: With battery watering systems for forklifts, there is
a requirement for a hose to facilitate the addition of water to
the system.  How will this be addressed?

Answer: This is relevant to Groups 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 5, 6, and 7C.
We will include an accessory for a battery watering hose.  The
specifications will be amended to include this new accessory.
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Question: Are the capacities for Group 5 correct?

Answer: We have verified and all the capacities given relate to
capacities available at the fully raised height.
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Question: This is relevant to Groups 1A and 1B.
There is a requirement for dual load wheels with the Solid and
Mud and Snow tires. How will this be handled?

Answer: We will add accessories for these possibilities. The
specifications will be amended to note these changes.
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Question: This is relevant to Groups 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 5, 6, 7A,
7B and 7C.
The clause for troubleshooting training shows this to be a
prepared course, which will require a trained instructor. Is
this what is intended?

Answer: No, we had intended this course to be led by the Factory
Certified Warranty Provider. The specifications will be amended
to note this changes.
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All other terms and conditions remain the same.
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Amendment 004

This amendment 004 is raised to extend the bid closing  date and
to answer questions as follows:

1. Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: 2013-07-11

Insert: 2013-08-06

2. Questions and Answers:

Question: 
For Group 6
Capacity required to be held to the maximum platform height
indicated in the specification.
Any level above 300 inches will not be obtainable for any
manufacturer for configuration B.
If we are able to hold 3,000 pounds up to 300 inches will that
be considered acceptable for the specification.

Answer: The specification is based on the rated capacity of the
forklift, which is at minimum fork height. The rated capacity
does not have to extend to the maximum fork height. The
specification will be amended to reflect a height above which
de-rating will be accepted.  De-rating will not be allowed below
a height of 3,810 mm (150 inches).

Amendment to the specification
Delete paragraph 3.4.2 (a) in its entirety

Insert
(a)	A rated load capacity of no less than that given as
"CAPACITY" in the Data Table and forklift height of no less than
that given as "STANDARD MAST" - "PLATFORM HEIGHT" in the Data
Table. The forklift capacity shall not de-rate below 3,810 mm
(150 inches);


All other terms and conditions remain the same.
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Amendment 003

This amendment 003 is raised to answer questions as follows:

1. Questions and Answers:
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Question: In document "Specifications for Group 3A", under 1.4
Data Table, shows a maximum separation of 50". Seeing that only
0.5% of reach type forklifts ordered have a straddle width
greater than 42", would a 49" maximum separation be sufficient
for the application?

Answer: The numbers are based on widths available in the
brochures that were downloaded from the Internet.  We will
accept a new maximum separation of 1,240 mm (49 inches). The
data table will be altered.

Specification modifications - paragraph 1.4
Delete the following rows of the Data Table in their entirety.

MINIMUM SEPARATION	3.5.1 (d)	mm	865	865	865
		in	34	34	34
MAXIMUM SEPARATION		mm	1,270	1,270	1,270
		in	50	50	50

	
Insert the following rows

MINIMUM SEPARATION	3.5.1 (d)	mm	865	865	865
		in	34	34	34
MAXIMUM SEPARATION		mm	1,240	1,240	1,240
		in	49	49	49


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Question: In document "Specifications for Group 3B", under 1.4
Data Table, for Mast 5 and Mast 6 shows lift heights of 240" and
258". These mast heights are unusual for this type of forklift
as the forklift capacity would de-rate so much at those heights
that it would make the unit unusable. Most forklifts that access
these heights are accomplished with Stand-up rider reach style
forklifts as they retain better capacity at those heights. With
this in mind, would it be sufficient to eliminate Mast 5 and
Mast 6 from the specification?
Answer: The numbers are based on heights available in the
brochures that were downloaded from the Internet. We will accept
the elimination of Mast 6, but will retain Mast 5.  The Data
Table and the Accessory Table will be altered.

Specification modifications - paragraph 1.4
Delete the following rows of the Data Table in their entirety.

MAST 6	LIFT HEIGHT	3.5.2 (e)	mm	6,550	6,550	6,550
			in	258	258	258
	COLLAPSED HEIGHT		mm	2,275	2,275	2,275
			in	89.5	89.5	89.5
	FREE LIFT		mm	885	885	885
			in	35	35	35


Specification modifications - paragraph 1.4.1
Delete the following row of the Accessory Table in their
entirety.

MAST 6		3.5.2 (e)			


Specification modifications - paragraph 3.5.2 (e)
Delete this clause in its entirety.

(e)	Mast 6 - Mast 6, in lieu of standard mast, which shall have
a lift height and a free lift of at least that given as "MAST 6"
- "LIFT HEIGHT" and "MAST 6" - FREE LIFT" in the Data Table.
Mast 6 shall have a collapsed mast height and a vehicle height
of no more than that given as "MAST 6" - "COLLAPSED HEIGHT" in
the Data Table. Proof of Compliance shall be provided; and
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Question: In document "Specifications for Group 4A and
specifications for Group 4B", under 1.4 Data Table, shows a
minimum separation of 34" and a maximum separation of 50". 99%
of straddle and reach stackers sold in North America are within
the 38" to 42" Minimum/Maximum straddle separation area. Based
on this would a 37" minimum and 48" maximum separation be
sufficient for the application for both group 4A and Group 4B?

Answer: The numbers are based on widths available in the
brochures that were downloaded from the Internet.  We will
accept a new minimum separation of 914 mm (37 inches) and a new
maximum separation of 1,215 mm (48 inches). The data tables will
be altered.


MINIMUM SEPARATION	3.5.1 (d)	mm	864	864	864
		in	34	34	34
MAXIMUM SEPARATION		mm	1,270	1,270	1,270
		in	50	50	50

	
Insert the following rows

MINIMUM SEPARATION	3.5.1 (d)	mm	940	940	940
		in	37	37	37
MAXIMUM SEPARATION		mm	1,215	1,215	1,215
			48	48	48

Specification modifications - Specification 4B - paragraph 1.4
Delete the following rows of the Data Table in their entirety.


MINIMUM SEPARATION	3.5.1 (d)	mm	914	914
		in	36	36
MAXIMUM SEPARATION		mm	1,270	1,270
		in	50	50

	
Insert the following rows

MINIMUM SEPARATION	3.5.1 (d)	mm	940	940
		in	37	37
MAXIMUM SEPARATION		mm	1,215	1,215
		in	48	48


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Question: In document "Specifications for Group 6", under 1.4
Data Table, shows heights referred to as "Platform Height". Is
this measurement the height to the bottom or the top of the
platform? Is there a top beam level measurement requirement in
the application where an auxiliary mast would need to go above
the bottom of the platform to reach the top beam pallet?

Answer: The measurement is to the top of the platform. This
provides the operator with a picking height of at least 1,520 mm
(60 inches) above the top of the platform. The standard lift
height of the auxiliary lift is at least 1,600 mm for the
capacities we have chosen.  We have not chosen a top beam level
measurement requirement.  No alteration to the specification is
required.
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Question: In document "Specifications for Group 6", under 3.5.1
(c) Backrest, is not supplied with this type of forklift as the
fork carriage acts as a load support under ANSI regulations. Is
it acceptable to supply this type of forklift unit without a
load backrest?

Answer: This is acceptable - No extensions to the top of the
fork carriage are required - This is considered to be the
manufacturer's standard.  No alteration to the specification is
required.
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Question: For group 3A, configuration B, the mast calls for a
89.5 collapsed and 198 elevated when the Configuration A and C
is 192. Will an elevated 192 for Configuration B be acceptable?

Answer: This will be acceptable and will be amended in our
documentation.
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Question: In the larger battery trucks I have a concern about
the charger specifications for 120v 1 ph and 220 1 ph will not
accommodate for the amp draw that they would need to get a full
charge.  This would affect groups 2, 3, 5 and 6.

Answer: This has been addressed and amended in our documentation.
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Question: In the conference we had a question if a charger must
be included in the price of the truck or will it be separated as
a chosen option?

Answer: This has been addressed and we have removed the chargers
as a standard component and now have it as an accessory.
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All other terms and conditions remain the same.
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Amendment 002

This amendment 002 is raised to extend the bid closing  date, to
answer questions and to modify part 3, Section II: Financial Bid
as follows:

1. Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: 2013-06-11

Insert: 2013-07-11

2. Questions and Answers:

Question: Would Canada consider offering protection against
exchange rate fluctuation?
Answer: No, Canada will not offer protection against exchange
rate fluctuation.

Question:Groups 4A and 4B # 3.15 (b) Back up alarm.  Will an all
travel alarm be acceptable?
Answer: If the alarm is active in the "reverse mode and the
forward mode", this will be acceptable.

Question: Groups 5 and 6 # 3.13.1 (a) specified 6.2 kHz.  Will
6.25 kHz be acceptable?
Answer: The specification will be amended to indicate that this
is acceptable. The specification has been amended to demonstrate
this.

Question: Groups 5 and 6 # 3.16. Will amber and amber strobe be
acceptable?
Answer: Yes, this will be acceptable.

Question: Man up specifications like group 5 and 6 general. The
specification for a harness and a retractable safety line is
required but has not been mentioned.  Is this a requirement for
the specifications?
Answer: Yes, these are requirements of the specification.  The
specification has been amended to demonstrate this.

Questions for Specification For Group 1A - paragraph 1.4 Data
Table - Configuration "E"
Question: Clause 3.4.2 (c) collapsed height 89.5". Please advise
if a collapsed height of 92" would be acceptable
Answer: This is acceptable - the Data Table will be corrected to
reflect this change.

Question:Clause 3.5.2 (c) lift height 210". Please advise if a
lift height of 205" would be acceptable
Answer: This is acceptable - the Data Table will be corrected to
reflect this change.

Question: Clause 3.5.2 (c) lift height 234". Please advise if a
lift height of 223" would be acceptable
Answer: This is acceptable - the Data Table will be corrected to
reflect this change.

Questions for Specification For Group 1B - paragraph 1.4 Data
Table - Configuration "E"
Question: Clause 3.4.2 (b) collapsed height 89.5". Please advise
if a collapsed height of 92" would be acceptable
Answer: This is acceptable - the Data Table will be corrected to
reflect this change.

Question: Clause 3.5.2 (b) lift height 210". Please advise if a
lift height of 205" would be acceptable
Answer: This is acceptable - the Data Table will be corrected to
reflect this change.

Question: Clause 3.5.2 (c) lift height 234". Please advise if a
lift height of 223" would be acceptable
Answer:This is acceptable - the Data Table will be corrected to
reflect this change.

Question for Specification For Group 2B - paragraph 1.4 Data
Table - Configuration "D"
Question: Clause 3.4.2 (a) load capacity 7,000 lbs. Please
advise if a load capacity of 6,500 lbs. would be acceptable
Answer: This is not allowed. No change to the specification.

Question:  Clause 3.4.2 (b) lift height 186" Please advise if a
lift height of 185" would be acceptable
Answer: This is acceptable - the Data Table will be corrected to
reflect this change.

Question: Clause 3.5.2 (c) lift height 234". Please advise if a
lift height of 219" would be acceptable
Answer: This is acceptable - the Data Table will be corrected to
reflect this change.

Questions for Specification For Group 4A - paragraph 1.4 Data
Table - Configuration "A"
Question: Clause 3.5.2 (a) collapsed height 73". Please advise
if a collapsed height of 75.5" would be acceptable
Answer: This is acceptable - the Data Table will be corrected to
reflect this change.

Questions for Specification For Group 4C - paragraph 1.4 Data
Table - Configuration "A"
Question: Clause 3.5.2 (c) collapsed height 92". Please advise
if a collapsed height of 93" would be acceptable
Answer: This is acceptable - the Data Table will be corrected to
reflect this change.

3. Part 3, Section II: Financial Bid

Insert Part 3, Section II: Financial Bid 

1.1   SACC Manual Clauses 

SACC Reference	Title	Date
C3011T	Exchange Rate Fluctuation	2010-01-11



All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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Amendment 001

This amendment 001 is raised to delete 1.3 c) the "Proof of
Compliance" for all Purchase Descriptions and insert 1.3 c) the
"Proof of Compliance" for all Purchase Descriptions as follows:

1.	Purchase Descriptions:
Annex A - Purchase Descriptions for Group 1A
Annex B - Purchase Descriptions for Group 1B
Annex C - Purchase Descriptions for Group 2A
Annex D - Purchase Descriptions for Group 2B
Annex E - Purchase Descriptions for Group 3A
Annex F - Purchase Descriptions for Group 3B
Annex G - Purchase Descriptions for Group 4A
Annex H - Purchase Descriptions for Group 4B
Annex I - Purchase Descriptions for Group 4C
Annex J - Purchase Descriptions for Group 5
Annex K - Purchase Descriptions for Group 6
Annex L - Purchase Descriptions for Group 7A
Annex M - Purchase Descriptions for Group 7B
Annex N - Purchase Descriptions for Group 7C

1.3 Definitions
Delete:
(c) "Proof of Compliance" is defined as a document, such as a
brochure and/or technical literature and/or a third party test
report provided by a nationally and/or internationally
recognized testing facility and/or a report generated by a
nationally and/or internationally recognized third party
software. The document shall provide detailed information on
each performance requirement and/or specification. Where a
document submitted as Proof of
Compliance does not cover all the performance requirements
and/or specifications or when no such document is available or
when modifications to the original equipment or customization
are required to achieve the performance requirements and/or
specifications, a Certificate of Attestation (as a separate
document) signed by a senior engineer representing the
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) detailing the
modifications and how they meet the performance requirements
and/or specifications shall be provided. The certificate shall
detail all performance requirements and/or specifications
required to substantiate compliance. One certificate can be
provided for one or all performance requirements and/or
specifications.

1.3 Definitions
Insert: 
(c) "Proof of Compliance" is defined as an unaltered document,
such as a brochure and/or technical literature and/or a third
party test report provided by a nationally and/or
internationally recognized testing facility and/or a report
generated by a nationally and/or internationally recognized
third party software. The document shall provide detailed
information on each performance requirement and/or
specification. Where a document submitted as Proof of Compliance
does not cover all the performance requirements and/or
specifications or when no such document is available or when
modifications to the original equipment or customization are
required to achieve the performance requirements and/or
specifications, a Certificate of Attestation (as a separate
document) signed by a senior engineer representing the Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) detailing the modifications and how
they meet the performance requirements and/or specifications
shall be provided. The certificate shall detail all performance
requirements and/or specifications required to substantiate
compliance. One certificate can be provided for one or all
performance requirements and/or specifications.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS

Government of Canada is moving its Government Electronic
Tendering Service from MERX to Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders on June
1, 2013

Starting June 1, 2013, federal government tenders (tender
notices and bid solicitation documents) will be published and
available free of charge on a Government of Canada Web site on
Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders.

The Government Electronic Tendering Service on
Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders will be the sole authoritative source
for Government of Canada tenders that are subject to trade
agreements or subject to departmental policies that require
public advertising of tenders.

Get more details in the Frequently Asked Questions section of
Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. 

After June 1, 2013, all tenders and related documents and
amendments will be on Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders.  

On June 1, 2013, suppliers must go to Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders
to check for amendments to any tender opportunities that they
have been following on MERX prior to June 1.

Bookmark Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders now to be ready for June 1!
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This requirement is to establish a National Master Standing
Offer (NMSO) for the purchase of Forklift Trucks, in accordance
with the attached Purchase Descriptions, for an initial period
of one (1) year from the effective date of the Standing Offer
with the provision to extend the Standing Offer for up to two
(2) additional periods of one (1) year.

The Offeror must supply Forklift Trucks to departments and
agencies of the Government of Canada across the country,
including locations within Comprehensive Land Claims Area
(CLCA's), on an as-and-when requested basis.

In the event that no Standing Offer is issued pursuant to
solicitation number E60HS-12FRKL/B, Canada reserves the right to
make call-ups on Standing Offers issued as a result of
solicitation number E60HS-12FRKL/A for delivery requirements to
locations within CLCA's.

The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods
and/or services.

This procurement is set aside under the federal government's
Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business, as detailed in
Annex 9.4 Requirements for the Set-aside Program for Aboriginal
Business, of the Supply Manual.

This procurement is set aside from the international trade
agreements under the provision each has for set-asides for small
and minority businesses.

Further to Article 1802 of the Agreement on Internal Trade
(AIT), AIT does not apply to this procurement.


Debriefings
After contract award, bidders may request a debriefing on the
results of the bid solicitation. Bidders should make the request
to the Contracting Authority within fifteen (15) working days of
receipt of notification that their bid was unsuccessful. The
debriefing may be provided in writing, by telephone or in person.
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.