CSC Millhaven Institution Dry Cell Relocation

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: 

CSC Millhaven Institution Dry Cell Relocation - Structured Intervention Unit (SIU)

EQ734-220767/A 
Marshall, Cindy
Telephone No. - (647) 405-4245
Email: Cindy.marshall@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca 

Solicitation Amendment No. 003 is raised to 1) answer questions from industry, and 2) to provide a list of the organizations who attended the optional site visit.



La modification no 003 à l’invitation à soumissionner vise à répondre 
1) aux questions de l’industrie et 2) fournir une liste des organisations qui ont participé à la visite facultative des lieux.
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Solicitation Amendment No. 002 is raised to incorporate changes to SI05 BID SECURITY REQUIREMENTS to add direct deposits and wire transfers as a form of bid security.

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority. 

Suppliers are required to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level. Please refer to SI06 Submission of Bid for additional details. Bidders should also note the requirements set out in SI05 Bid Security 

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Solicitation Amendment No. 001 is raised to answer questions from industry.
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CSC Millhaven Institution Dry Cell Relocation - Structured Intervention Unit (SIU)
Ontario Highway 38, near Bath, Ontario.  K0H 1G0

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority. 

Suppliers are required to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level. Please refer to SI06 Submission of Bid for additional details. Bidders should also note the requirements set out in SI05 Bid Security Requirements and that only electronic bid bonds will be accepted as bid security.  A scanned copy of a bond does not constitute an electronic bond. Certified cheques, bank drafts, standby Letters of Credit and hard copy bid bonds will not be acceptable.

To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at TPSGC.orreceptiondessoumissions-orbidreceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.

Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult Buysandsell.gc.ca.


PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK:  
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), Real Property Branch requires a qualified general contractor to perform the CONSTRUCTION OF A DRY CELL (DRUG LOO) AND RELATED WORK SPACES at Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Millhaven Institution, located on Ontario Highway 38, near Bath, Ontario.  
This Work shall be in accordance with the Specifications for Project No. R.106776.001 Millhaven Institution Structured Intervention Unit - Dry Cell Relocation dated 2021-05-20 and their respective Drawings.
The Work includes but is not limited to: demolitions of existing work spaces, construction of new spaces, procuring and installing institutional grade security doors, windows and hardware, extending electrical, plumbing, fire suppression sprinklers, and HVAC systems into new spaces, procuring and installing a “dry loo”, and extending existing security systems into the new spaces. 
Work conditions are restrictive in that work will be delivered within in a high security penitentiary subject to worker security screening, limited access times, unforeseen interruptions, continuous security escort, and limited external communications. 
The Work, and contractor’s associated activities will be preceded in all instances with the contractor installing and maintaining temporary security measures, safety barriers, alternative access, and Environmental Impact Mitigation Measures per legislated standards, and as specified in the Specifications and Drawings.    

CONSTRUCTION TIME

The Contractor must perform and complete the work 20 weeks from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer. 

OPTIONAL SITE VISIT  

1. There will be a site visit on Tuesday August 17, 2021 at 1:30 PM EDT at:
CSC Millhaven Institution 
Ontario Highway 38, near Bath, Ontario.  
(Google map search 44.194921, -76.752869).
Bidders must pre-register 48 hours prior to the site visit with the Contracting Officer, Cindy Marshall at Cindy.marshall@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca, to confirm attendance and provide the name of the person who will attend by 1:30 PM on Friday, August 13, 2021. Bidders who do not pre-register they will not be permitted to attend the site visit.

2. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation. 

3. NOTE: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the following precautions are mandatory during the site visit:

Personal Protective Equipment Required

1. Safety Boots
2. Hard Hat 
3. Safety glasses
4. Reflective vest
5. Non-medical masks/face covering
6. Attendees to supply their own hand sanitizer.

Site Visit Plan

1. A maximum of ten (10) people including PSPC or other representatives will be permitted on this indoor, “inside-the wire” visit.  Bidders can propose up to two visitors each and when the total visitors does not exceed ten (10) a second visitor may be authorized on first come first approved basis. 
2. Bidders will meet at Millhaven Institution, on Ontario Highway 38, near Bath, Ontario.  (Google map search 44.194921, -76.752869).
3. Departmental Representative will take attendance.
4. Departmental Representative will lead bidders around the site allowing bidders to view the existing conditions. 

COVID-19 Precautions

1. Bidder self-screening and declaration that they are not ill is required at arrival. 
2. Observe proper hand hygiene while on site. Sanitize hands before entering a building and after exiting
3. Wear a Non-medical masks/face covering at all times while outside of vehicle.
4. Maintain 2m social distancing at all time.
5. Attendance will be taken by Departmental Representative who will ask Bidders to announce their name. Departmental Representative will record attendee names / company name / contact phone number (no list will be passed around).
6. Avoid social greetings (e.g. shaking hands).



TENDER DOCUMENTS

Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender documents through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) on Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Drawings and specifications are now published and available free of charge in PDF format only. Bidders should take note that attachments contain the full set of drawings and specifications, which consist of PDF files organized in an industry-standard directory structure. Addenda, when issued, will be available from GETS. Firms that elect to base their bids on tender documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk and will be solely responsible to inform the tender calling authority of their intention to bid.

To obtain more information, particularly on how to be informed of any AMENDMENTS to this solicitation, visit Tenders Frequently Asked Questions on BuyandSell.gc.ca/Tenders, under the item “Tender notifications and amendments.

ENQUIRIES

All enquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Officer:
Cindy Marshall
E-mail: Cindy.Marshall@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca.
Telephone : 647-405-4245


Delivery Date: 03/08/2021

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.