DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN FORKLIFT

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN FORKLIFT

W8476-155127/A

Shazia Khan
Telephone No.: (819) 956-7345 
Fax No.: (819) 956-5227
Email: shazia.khan@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

The Department of National Defence has a requirement to purchase
one (1) Diesel Engine Driven Forklift and ancillary items such
as but not limited to vehicle manuals, Operator's Manuals,
Maintenance (Shop Repair) Manuals, Fork NDT Certification,
Manuals for Approval,  data summary, photographs, preventive
maintenance replacement parts kit list, warranty letter(s),
material safety data sheets, Initial Parts Kits and Initial
Parts Kit List including operators training and maintainers
training, in accordance with the attached Purchase Description
for Diesel Engine Driven, Non-Articulated, Sit Down Rider
Forklift Trucks with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and Rear Wheel
Steering (RWS), dated 2014-07-30.
The requirement includes an option to purchase up to three (3)
Diesel Engine Driven Forklifts ancillary items to be exercised
within twelve (12) months from the effective date of the
contract.

The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade
Organization Agreement on Government Procurement, the North
American Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Columbia Free Trade
Agreement, the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement, the
Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement and the Agreement on Internal
Trade.
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AMENDMENT 007
This amendment is raised to provide questions and answers to
potential bidders as follows:
Question: The most recent Amendment 005 (dated 2014-10-07)
refers to the acceptable height of the mast in response to a
question from another bidder: 

• Forks lift height of 142.5 "
• Collapsed mast 138 "

In this context, we have a mast that is very close to this
characteristic, ie: 

• 138.6 " Forks lift height 
• 135.8 " Collapsed mast

Is such mast acceptable? 

Answer: No - a lift height of below 142.5 inches will not meet
user's requirement and will not be acceptable.

Question: We have an additional question about the response of
the Amendment 003 (dated 2014-09-25) on the question and answer
# 4: 

In the response we have received, you ask that the equipment be
able to have a capacity of at least 31,000 lb 100" including
attachment. We are able to meet some of this demand. When we
calculated the capacity, we were able to confirm that we are
able to meet the 31,000 lb 100" with attachment. However the
Forks Leveling should not be used (thus neutral). In case that
you want to use the leveler at a height of 100 " (ie with an
angle of up to 15%), it is virtually impossible for anyone to
calculate the true residual capacity with attachment based data
(method of use and handled products) you have provided us.
Capacity would not be of 31,000 lb. 

It is therefore important to get your confirmation on this: 
 
• Net Capacity at 100" lift height when the forks are in neutral
(31,000 lbs according to our understanding) 
• The net capacity when the Fork Leveling is on (and at which
height exactly)

The purchase description does not currently validate these
points (Consider a product that would have a height of 48" or
96" with a capacity of 31,000 lb. The load center based on its
height affect substantially the center of gravity of the truck
with the forks leveler in operation.  The risk of the capsizing
of the truck increases dramatically, hence the importance of
getting more information.) 

Answer: The net Capacity of 31,000 lbs at a height of 100 inches
is required while the fork-levelling system is not in active
mode. 


All other terms and conditions remain the same.
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AMENDMENT 006
1) This amendment is raised to extend the bid closing date as
follows:
Page 1 Solicitation Closes
Delete: 2014-10-15
Insert: 2014-10-29
All other terms and conditions remain the same.
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AMENDMENT 005
1) This amendment is raised to extend the bid closing date as
follows:
Page 1 Solicitation Closes
Delete: 2014-10-10
Insert: 2014-10-15

2) This amendment is raised to provide questions and answers to
potential bidders as follows:
Question: "In Reference to Addendum 3, Question Three of DIESEL
ENGINE DRIVEN FORKLIFT, File No. hs636.W8476-155127, released on
2014-09-25. 

Would a 142.5" Lift Height and 137.8" Lowered Height be
acceptable for the application/ tender specifications?"

Answer: Yes - a lift height of 142.5" and an overall vehicle
height of 138" at its highest point with mast in collapsed and
vertical position will be acceptable for this requirement. The
Requirement Summary Table in section 1.4 of the Purchase
Description (PD) will be amended to reflect this.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.
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AMENDMENT 004
This amendment is raised to extend the bid closing date as
follows:
Page 1 Solicitation Closes
Delete: 2014-10-02
Insert: 2014-10-10
All other terms and conditions remain the same.
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AMENDMENT 003

This amendment is raised to provide questions and answers to
potential bidders.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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AMENDMENT 002
This amendment is raised to extend the bid closing date as
follows:
Page 1 Solicitation Closes
Delete: 2014-09-25
Insert: 2014-10-02
All other terms and conditions remain the same.
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AMENDMENT 001
This amendment is raised to extend the bid closing date as
follows:
Page 1 Solicitation Closes
Delete: 2014-09-10
Insert: 2014-09-25
All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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 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.

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