INUVIK MIKE ZUBKO AIRPORT FIRE TRAINING AREA REMEDIATION

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes
Nature of Requirements: 
INUVIK MIKE ZUBKO AIRPORT FIRE TRAINING AREA REMEDIATION 
INUVIK, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
PWGSC Project R.056019.004

Contracting Authority:  Mary Anthony
Phone:  (780) 497- 3588
Fax:  (780) 497-3510
E-mail:  mary.anthony@pwgsc.gc.ca


1.	REQUIREMENT:
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of
Transport Canada (TC) have a requirement for the supply of all
labour, equipment and material to provide remediation activities
at the Fire Training Area (FTA) of the Inuvik Mike Zubko
Airport, NT. 

Work of this proposed procurement comprises site remediation
activities at the Fire Training Area, including, but not limited
to, the following;  Mobilization and demobilization of all
personnel, equipment, support facilities and materials required
to complete the Work; Upgrading of site access routes;
Development and rehabilitation of quarry borrow source;
Processing of native soils for backfill and grading requirements
as necessary; Construction of sump area and liner at existing
East land treatment area; Excavation of contaminated soil
including transportation and placement in adjacent East land
treatment area; Screening of former liner material from
stockpiled soil at West land treatment area; Regrading and
backfill of area;  Necessary maintenance of access road after
excavation activities.

The provision of the following site support services will be
required under this contract: Safety and fire protection and a
Specific Health and Safety Plan.

2.	BACKGROUND:
The Inuvik Fire Training Area is located at the Inuvik Airport,
which was originally constructed in 1956-1958 and serves as a
regional hub for delivery of services to smaller north-western
communities. The airport is 10km southeast of Inuvik on the
south side of the Dempster Highway.

3.	BIDDERS' CONFERENCE (Optional): 

	An optional  bidders' conference will be held at Telus Plaza
North, 10025 Jasper Avenue on July 15, 2013. The conference will
begin at 1:00 pm.  Suppliers may attend in person or call in.
The call in number is:
Call-in Line: 1-877-413-4782
Conference ID: 7083442

	Attendees in person are asked to go to the 5th floor, Public
Works and Government Services Canada reception. The scope of the
requirement outlined in the bid solicitation will be reviewed
during the conference and questions will be answered. It is
recommended that bidders who intend to submit a bid attend or
send a representative

	Bidders, or their representative(s), are requested to attend
this conference during which the requirements outlined in this
bid solicitation document will be reviewed and any questions
will be answered.  In order to fully understand the scope of the
requirement, it is recommended that bidders who intend on
submitting a bid attend or send a representative. This not a
Mandatory Bidders' Conference, those who do not attend are not
precluded from submitting a bid. 

	Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting
Authority prior to the bidders' conference to confirm
attendance.  Bidders are to provide the Contracting Authority,
in writing, the names of their representative(s) who will be
attending and a list of issues that they wish to table no later
than two (2) working days prior to the scheduled bidders'
conference. Contact Mary Anthony via e-mail at
mary.anthony@pwgsc.gc.ca or in writing via fax at (780) 497-3510
to confirm your attendance.	

	Bidders are advised that any clarifications or changes
resulting from the bidders' conference shall be included as an
amendment to the bid solicitation document. 

4. 	COMPREHENSIVE LAND CLAIM AGREEMENTS:   
	This proposed procurement is subject to both of the following
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreements (CLCA):

	(a) The requirements of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement apply
and the appropriate notification will be provided to the
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation in compliance with the
agreement.  Under article 16.8 "Economic Measures" of this
agreement, bidders will be required to maximize Inuvialuit
employment, sub-contracting and on the job training
opportunities and involve Inuvialuit citizens and businesses in
carrying out the work under this project. 

	(b) The requirements of the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim
Agreement  will apply.  Bidders are therefore requested to
maximize aboriginal employment, subcontracting and on-the-job
training opportunities, and involve local, regional and
Aboriginal citizens and businesses, in carrying out the work
under this project. The benefits that apply to this procurement
are contained in: Chapter 10 of the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land
Claim Agreement. (GCLCA).

5.	TRADE AGREEMENTS:
	The proposed requirement is subject to the provisions of the
Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).

6.	CONTRACTOR EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA:
	The method of procurement chosen for this requirement calls for
the submission of proposals by contractors who will deliver a
strategy that best meets Canada's needs as described in the RFP.
 Proposals must meet all Mandatory requirements set out in the
bid evaluation criteria. Those bidders who achieve a minimum 
60% overall score will be further considered using the assessed
Best Value to the Crown (60% Merit + 40% Cost) Contractor
Selection method set out in the bid documents.

7.	CODE OF CONDUCT AND CERTIFICATION PROVISIONS:
	Bidders who are incorporated, including those bidding as a
joint venture, must provide with their bid or promptly
thereafter a complete list of names of all individuals who are
currently directors of the Bidder. Bidders bidding as sole
proprietorship, including those bidding as a joint venture, must
provide with their bid or promptly thereafter the name of the
owner. Bidders bidding as societies, firms, or partnerships do
not need to provide lists of names. If the required names have
not been received by the time the evaluation of bids is
completed, Canada will inform the Bidder of a time frame within
which to provide the information. Failure to comply will render
the bid non-responsive. Providing the required names is a
mandatory requirement for contract award. 

	Canada may, at any time, request that a Bidder provide properly
completed and Signed Consent Forms (Consent to a Criminal Record
Verification form - PWGSC-TPSGC 229) for any or all individuals
aforementioned within the time specified. Failure to provide
such Consent Forms within the time period provided will result
in the bid being declared non-responsive. 

 
8.	TRAVEL & LIVING COSTS:
	All travel & living costs associated with travel to and
attending the optional Bidder's Conference will be borne by the
Bidder or their representative(s) except where otherwise
specified.

9. 	BID DOCUMENTS:
Bidders may visit Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders to register as a
subscriber and to order a copy of the bid document or to find
out more information about their services.     



 

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.