Boiler Replacement - Gulf Fisheries Centre, Moncton, N.B.

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
EC015-140724/A
Donovan, Janine PWB
Telephone No. - (506) 636-5347 
Fax No. - (506) 636-4376

Boiler Replacement - Gulf Fisheries Centre, Moncton, N.B.

Public Works and Government Services Canada has a requirement
for the boiler replacement at the Gulf Fisheries Centre in
Moncton, New Brunswick. The work includes, but is not limited
to, the following: the removal of 3 oil fired boilers and
replacing them with 3 natural gas fired boilers.  The natural
gas line has already been installed.  As it is anticipated that
this work will occur during the heating season, a temporary oil
fired boiler will be required to be provided. All work is to be
performed in accordance with the plans and specifications for
PWGSC Project Number R.0.62256.001 forming part of the bid
document. The contract completion is sixteen (16) weeks after
contract award.

It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the
Bidder visit the work site and examine the Scope of the Work
required and the existing conditions. There will be an optional
site visit on July 23, 2013 at 9:30 am. All interested bidders
are to meet at  the main entrance of the Gulf Fisheries Center,
343 Universit Avenue, Moncton, New Brunswick. Although not
mandatory, all contractors wishing to submit a tender for this
work are encouraged to attend to become familiar with all
aspects of the work. Any clarifications or changes to the bid
solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as
an amendment to the bid solicitation. Please note that this will
be the only site visit for this project. No other site visits
will be arranged during the tender period.
New measures related to Code of Conduct and certifications
included in the solicitation documents requires attention. 
A public bid opening will be held at the Bid Receiving Unit,
Room 421, 189 Prince William Street, Saint John, N.B. The
estimated cost for this opportunity is within the following
category: $750,001 - $1,000,000 (HST included). 
Inquiries: All inquiries of a technical nature and all questions
of a contractual nature are to be submitted in writing to the
Contractual Authority: Janine Donovan, telephone - (506)
636-5347, facsimile - (506) 636-4376, e-mail -
janine.donovan@pwgsc.gc.ca. Inquiries are to be made in writing
and should be received no less than five (5) calendar days prior
to the closing date to allow sufficient time to respond.
Inquiries are to be made in accordance with SI03 - Enquiries
During The Solicitation Period, under Special Instructions To
Bidders in the solicitation document. Standard bid and contract
security for construction is required. 
Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain
tender documents through the Government Electronic Tendering
System (GETS). Addenda, when issued, will be available on GETS. 
Standard terms and conditions for this procurement are
incorporated by reference, and form part of the tender and
contract documents. The standard documents are issued by Public
Works and Government Services and may be viewed at
buyandsell.gc.ca. 
This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in
both official languages.


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.