Retractable Paint Booth Enclosure with Portable Air Filtration Unit

Trade Agreement: CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Retractable Paint Booth Enclosure with Portable Air Filtration Unit 
N4940F- Booths, Spraying

This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number W2037-220048/B dated March 10th, 2022, with a closing of April 4th, 2022, at 14:00. A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to bidders/offerors/suppliers who bid on the previous solicitation.

The Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden, Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (RCEME) School has a requirement for the purchase, supply, delivery, installation, and training of a new Retractable Paint Booth Enclosure and Portable Air Filtration Unit. There is also a requirement to supply all supervision, labour, material, tools, and equipment required to carry out On-Site Maintenance Services for repairs, On-Site Preventative Maintenance Services and Annual Technical Support Services on an "as and when requested basis".

Canada intends to award one contract. The period of the contract will be from Contract Award to March 31st, 2027, inclusive.

The bidder must demonstrate that they meet every mandatory financial  evaluation criterion in their bid by submitting supporting documentation.  Failure to provide supporting documentation by bid closing date will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

Some of the criteria include:

1. Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification, or equivalency recognized by SCC (Standard Council of Canada).  
2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code/Standard 33 - Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials.
3. Must have the following outer dimensions:
a. An outer height with a range between 108 inches and 114 inches.
b. An outer width with a range between 168 inches and 288 inches.
c. An outer length with a range between 288 inches and 528 inches.
4. The Portable Air Filtration Unit must connect to the Retractable Paint Booth Enclosure on one of the sides (if the Portable Air Filtration Unit is to be adjoined near the front panel opening of the Retractable Paint Booth Enclosure or a doorway it must not be closer than 12 inches to avoid damage from other equipment).

Should bidders consider that the specifications or Statement of Work contained in the bid solicitation could be improved technically or technologically, bidders are invited to make suggestions, in writing, to the Contracting Authority named in the bid solicitation. Bidders must clearly outline the suggested improvement as well as the reason for the suggestion. Suggestions that do not restrict the level of competition nor favour a particular bidder will be given consideration provided they are submitted to the Contracting Authority at least 10 days before the bid closing date. Canada will have the right to accept or reject any or all suggestions.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority. 

Suppliers are required to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.

To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at TPSGC.orreceptiondessoumissions-orbidreceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.

Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult Buysandsell.gc.ca.

Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing or by telephone.

This requirement is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. Failure to complete and provide the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification as part of the bid will render the bid non-responsive.

If you are a supplier who may be able to meet this requirement but decide not to submit bid, we ask that you provide comments or feedback on why you’ve chosen not to .  Your feedback will help us improve our requirements.  Comments can be directed to Melanie.Gillis2@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Inquiries to be directed to:

Melanie Gillis 
Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Telephone:  613-328-2654
E-mail:  Melanie.Gillis2@pwgsc-tpsgc.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.