CCGS Griffon - Vessel Life Extension (VLE)

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 


Vessel:      CCGS Griffon Vessel Life Extension (VLE)
Solicitation No.:  F7049-200157/A
Contracting Authority (CA): Loubna Jeddi
Telephone No.:   873-455-3835
Email:    loubna.jeddi@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

NOTICE AMENDMENT #1: Change to vessel work period dates.
NOTICE AMENDMENT #2: Extend the bid closing date to October 11, 2023.
NOTICE AMENDMENT #3: Change to vessel work period dates.
NOTICE AMENDMENT #4: Extend the bid closing date to November 08, 2023.
NOTICE AMENDMENT #5: Change from bid closing from 2:00 pm EDT to 2:00 pm EST. 
NOTICE AMENDMENT #6: Extend the bid closing date to November 29, 2023.
NOTICE AMENDMENT #7: Extend the bid closing date to December 06, 2023.

Requirement:

The CCGS Griffon was built in 1969 and was placed in service in 1970. Primarily it operates in the Lake Ontario and in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.  During winter months, the vessel provides icebreaking assistance to shipping traffic in the lower lakes.  When the seaway is open the vessel assists shipping and maintains navigation aids from the Quebec border to Thunder Bay.  The VLE dry-docking will include the refurbishment/overhauling of the main propulsion DC motors, steering gear system, the 4 main propulsion generators and the replacement of the MCCs, main and emergency switchboards. Other new equipment installations include: new stores crane, new oily water separator, new propulsion control systems, new set of propellers, new sewage treatment plant, echo sounder, CAT6 network, new Furuno Radar/ECDIS system, new HVAC units and various piping replacements. During the VLE project the A-frame on the forecastle deck will be removed, the main mast will be replaced by a totally new mast and the hull coatings will be removed to bare metal and replaced by new.

Bidders' Conference (optional):

A virtual bidders' Conference chaired by the CA will be held on June 14th , 2023 at 9:00:00 AM EST. Bidders must communicate with the CA no later than five (5) Working Days before the scheduled conference to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend.

Site Visit - Vessel (optional):

The viewing will take place from June 8th and 9th, 2023 to be held at 401 King St West Prescott, Ontario.  Bidders must communicate with the CA no later than five (5) Working Days before the scheduled visit to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend.  It is recommended that Bidders attend the site visit.  Bidders are required to wear safety boots, safety glasses and a hardhat while onboard the vessel.  

An electronic version of the Statement of Work Technical Data Package (ITT Annex A- Statement of Work) will be made available upon submission of a completed Non-Disclosure Agreement (ITT Annex M), to be e-mailed to the CA.

An Initial Work Period, following contract award and ending at the start of the Vessel Work Period, will include a fully hazardous assessment of the vessel, procurement, VLE preparation and planning Work. 

Work on the vessel must commence and be completed as follows:

Commencement: December 16, 2024
Completion:  April 19, 2026 


Sourcing Strategy:

The sourcing strategy relating to this procurement will be limited to Canadian suppliers, as permitted by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).  
 
In line with the Shipbuilding, Repair, Refit, and Modernization Policy (2010-08-16) and with the Buy in Canada Policy, the VLE work must be carried out at a docking facility located in Eastern Canada, that is, in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island. 

This procurement includes a mandatory Indigenous Participation Component (IPC) under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business program.

The requirement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). 

The requirement is exempt from the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) (see Annex 7, General Notes, 1 (a)).

The Phased Bid Compliance Process applies to this requirement.
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest Evaluated Price

Date of delivery: see above. 

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. 

Bids may be submitted in either official language of Canada.


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.