CCGS Judy LaMarsh conversion - drydocking

Trade Agreement: CFTA / CPTPP
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 Judy LaMarsh Docking - Conversion & Refit
Solicitation No.:  F7044-221042/A
Contracting Authority (CA): Vanita Mistry
Telephone No.:  250-858-3571
Email:    Vanita.Mistry@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 11, 2023

VESSEL WORK PERIOD EXTENDED to December 1, 2023 to March 31 2025


Requirement:

The Judy LaMarsh was built by Aker Arctic in Romania in 2010 where it was registered in Turkmenistan as the Mangystau-2. The vessel operated as a commercial firefighting tug on the Caspian Sea. It was procured by the Canadian Coast Guard in February 2022 and respectfully renamed in honour of Judy LaMarsh. Its primary operational area is within Lake Ontario and 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 provides shipping assistance and maintains navigation aids from the Quebec border to Thunder Bay, ON.  

The dry-docking, conversion and refit will include the conversion of accommodation, recreation, work spaces and the installation and integration of a new Buoy Handling Crane, Miranda Davit and Deck Machinery (Anchor-Mooring Winches). The refit work scope also involves the overhaul of the Propulsion (Thrusters) and Power Gen. (Emerg. Generator) Systems and additional equipment supply, installations and integration of; Shore Power/IAS/PMS upgrades, new Air Compressors, Sewage System Dosing Unit, Galley Equipment, Fall Restraint Systems, and Communication and Navigation Equipment.

This conversion and refit project will also include all required performance tests (Commissioning, Dock and Sea Trials) and regulatory work that must be completed while in dry-dock (regulatory inspections, surveys and Class (Bureau Veritas) Approvals).

Bidders' Conference (optional):

A virtual Bidders' Conference chaired by the CA will be held on July 13th, 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 28th and 29th, 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.
Work on the vessel must commence and be completed as follows:

Commencement: December 01, 2023
Completion:   March 31 2025

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. 

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.