Plastic analysis services

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Amendment no. 1 -Raised to correct the Time zone only. 


Request for Proposal for the purchase of engineering analysis to determine if the polyethylene plastic in these end of life plastic buoys can be recycled and reused. See details at Annex A -Statement of Work. 
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)  owns and manages around 12,000 short-range floating aids of which 8,500 are plastic buoys. Of these short-range floating aids over 75% are buoys that are made from plastic. These buoys are made from a one piece design known as a monocoque design, and inside this plastic shell there lies other components. Although one piece design (monocoque) plastic buoys have proven to be cost effective over their steel counterparts they are not without their problems.
Over the last 30 years the CCG has accumulated many end of life plastic buoys that are in need of recycling. 
This requirement is for the Canadian Coast Guard in Québec, P. Quebec. 
The CCG will provide the following:
1.Plastic samples as required;
2.Reference documentation (Section 1.6).See Statement of work ;
3.Any other documentation necessary for the performance of the mandate deemed relevant by the CCG or by the Contractor.

The contractor is responsible for identifying any other additional documentation that would be necessary to carry out his mandate. In this case, the contractor must inform the CCG as soon as possible, so that arrangements can be made to help meet the needs of the contractor.

No work will take place at the CCG Quebec base.
Type of contract:  With Task authorizations
Contract Period:   5 firm years    
Quantity of tasks: Various
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.