RISO Diving Inspections - Various Locations in Newfoundland and Labrador

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: 

Regional Individual Standing Offer (RISO) - Diving Inspections - Various Locations in Newfoundland and Labrador
EA003-222270/A

Contact Name: Alexandria Dwyer
Telephone: 709-330-6330
Fax:  709-772-4603
Email:  Alexandria.Dwyer@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca 


Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has a requirement for a Regional Individual Standing Offer (RISO) for the services of a diving firm to perform diving inspections and minor repairs on marine structures and facilities at various locations in Newfoundland and Labrador (Eastern, Central and Western NL).

The three areas for Diving Inspections are as follows:

1.  Eastern Region: East of Clarenville and Long Harbour (Fortune Bay), including the Avalon and Burin Peninsula. 

2.  Central Region: East of, and including Jackson's Arm and Mccallum, West of, but not including Clarenville and Long Harbour (Fortune Bay).

3.   Western Region: West of Jackson’s Arm and McAllum on the Island, then from Blanc-Sablon to Happy Valley-Goose Bay in Labrador. 

It is intended to award of up to a maximum of Three (3) Standing Offers:

One (1) SO for Eastern Region; 
One (1) SO for Central Region; 
One (1) SO for Western Region

Offerors can choose to submit bids for only one (1) region or for multiple regions. 

The term of this Regional Individual Standing Offer will be for two (2) years, on an 'as and when requested basis'. Canada reserves the right to award to more than one contractor.  Individual call-up amounts will vary, up to a maximum of $ 40,000.00 (HSTI).  A Standing Offer is an agreement and not a contract.  Canada does not guarantee that the full amount, or that any amount, will be called up on any resulting RISO.


SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Bidders must refer to Section 01 35 29, Item 1.10 Project/Site Conditions of specifications before performing any site inspection or preliminary work on site.


IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS:

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Standard terms and conditions for this procurement are incorporated by reference into, and form part of, the bid and contract documents. These may be viewed at https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/standard-acquisition-clauses-and-conditions-manual/all. 

Bids will be received in English, or French, at:  Public Works and Government Services Canada, Bid Receiving Unit, 10 Barter's Hill, P.O. Box 4600, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 5T2.

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GSIN: 5133C and H300E

The estimated value for this opportunity is in the range of $1,000,001 to $5,000,000

Bid Security is NOT a requirement for this tender. 


For any inquiries, please contact the Contracting Authority via telephone at (709) 330-6330 or via e-mail at Alexandria.Dwyer@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

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.