Third Party Verification of the Safety Management System for the CCG Fleet

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: 

The main objective is to provide independent third-party verification that the safety management system used in the Canadian Coast Guard Fleet complies with the requirements of the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for the Prevention of Pollution (The ISM Code) of the International Maritime Organization.

Background: The Canadian Coast Guard is comprised of government-operated ships used for non-commercial purposes and is exempt from the mandatory application of the Code.  Nevertheless, in 1996, the Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard decided that the CCG Fleet would pursue certification under the ISM Code. The Canadian Coast Guard received a Document of Compliance in October of 1999 and Safety Management Certificates issued under the Code that cover all of its Fleet above 125 GRT.

Applicable documents: IMO Assembly Resolution A.741 (18) ISM codes A.913 (22), A. 882 (21) and A. 787 (19) (Guidelines on implementation), Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act (2010-06-23 C.R.C., c353), Resolution A.739 (18) Guidelines for the authorization of Registration Organizations (RO) acting on behalf of the Administration (mandatory by chapter XI of SOLAS 74), Resolution A. 996/25, Code Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments 2007 and IACS Procedure Regulations 2009/Rev. 1 2010/Corr. 1 2010).

The term of the Contract is for an initial period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2027 with an option to extend by one (1) additional period of five (5) years.

The requirement is limited to Canadian services.

This bid solicitation allows bidders to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their bid electronically.  Bidders must refer to Part 2 entitled Bidder Instructions, and Part 3 entitled Bid Preparation Instructions, of the bid solicitation, for further information.

COVID-19 vaccination requirement

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.

This requirement contains mandatory technical evaluation criteria. The Bidder must be a Recognized Organizations by the Canadian Administration (The Marine Safety Directorate of Transport 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.