CENTENNIAL FLAME UPGRADES AND MODERNIZATION

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 closing date is hereby extended to Monday, September 14, 2020 at 2:00pm EDT.

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PROJECT IDENTIFICATION:    
EP750-201241 - CENTENNIAL FLAME UPGRADES AND MODERNIZATION
111 Wellington St, Ottawa, Ontario

Project description:  The Centennial Flame's mechanical controls and system are at the end of service life and have been impacted by worn out parts and necessary temporary solutions. A modernization with newer technology is now required. Most mechanical parts and the control panel require replacement to deliver operational consistency. Replacement mechanical parts include water distribution pumps, cartridge filters, water flow switch, chemical pot feeder, inline ultraviolet water treatment device, HVAC supply fan, and a water level float. A redundant gas line will also be installed from the meter to the control system including gas pressure switches and solenoid valves to better ensure uninterrupted delivery. Refer to IFT documents for more details.

MANDATORY SECURITY REQUIREMENT:  
 
At bid closing, the Bidder must hold a valid Facility Security Clearance at the level of RELIABILITY, issued by the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). Failure to comply with this requirement will render the Bid non-compliant and no further consideration will be given to the Bid.

The Contractor/Offeror personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must EACH hold a valid SITE ACCESS Clearance, granted or approved by CISD/PWGSC.

OPTIONAL SITE VISIT:  

There will be a site visit on August 28, 2020 at 10AM. Pre-registered bidders are to meet at the Front Entrance of the Justice Building at 111 Wellington St, Ottawa, Ontario

Due to the nature of the requirement and in order to gain access to the building, all bidders must submit the name (legal name) and date of birth of each individual that will be attending the site visit. 

This information is to be submitted to the Contracting Authority by email at the following email address: mike.stirling@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca no later than August 26, 2020 at 10:00p.m EDT, as this information must be verified and confirmed through the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD).

To gain access for the site visit, all visitors must hold a valid security clearance at RELIABILITY level, issued by CISD, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). 

You will only be advised if a name is provided and CANNOT access the site visit, if no response is sent back to you, it confirms that the individual has the proper clearance to participate. 
It is the responsibility of the bidders to ensure that the Contracting Authority is in receipt of this information by the date and time specified. All contractor personnel/individuals that bidders plan on sending to attend the site visit must be cleared prior to attending. No personnel/individuals will be permitted to access the site without the required clearance.
PPE is required for this site visit.


ENQUIRIES:
  
All enquiries are to be submitted to the Contractual Authority: Mike Stirling, by email at mike.stirling@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca  

Enquiries are to be made in writing and should be received no less than five (5) business days prior to the closing date to allow sufficient time to respond.


BID DOCUMENTS:

Firms intending to submit bids on this project should obtain bid documents through the Government Electronic Tendering Service at http://Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders or at the toll-free number 1-855-886-3030.  
Amendments, when issued, will be available from the same government electronic tendering service.
Firms that elect to base their bids on bid documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk and will be solely responsible to inform the bid calling authority of their intention to bid.

BID RECEIVING:

Sealed bids will be received at:  Public Works and Government Services Canada, Bid Receiving Unit, Place du Portage, Phase III, Main Lobby Core 0B2, 11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 1C9.



Delivery Date: 18/08/2020

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.