CCG Seymour Narrows New Radar Communications Facility

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: 

New Radar Communications Facility

F1705-200125/A
Ngan, Ken (PWY)
Telephone No. - (604) 671-0219 (    )
Email: ken.ngan@pwgsc.gc.ca

Title: Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Seymour Narrows Radar Station

Location:    Browns Bay, BC

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 Pacific Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority. 

Suppliers are recommended 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.

To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Pacific Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at
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Bids will not be accepted if emailed directly to this email address.

Note to Tenderers:
Drawings and Specifications are now available for viewing and downloading in a Portable Document Format (PDF) or in a standard paper version. Tenderers should note that Attachment File(s)contains the Drawings and Specifications Package (DSP) which consists of PDF files organized in an industry recognized directory structure.

Work Description:
Work to be performed under this Contract generally comprises of the construction of the Seymour Narrows Radar Station, located approximately 8km north of Campbell River, BC and approximately 1km south of Browns Bay. The site coordinates are 50° 09’ 01.7" N - 125° 22’ 16.8" W. The site is accessible from Browns Bay Road through a woodlot which has gravel road access to the site. The station is steel frame construction on a concrete foundation, with metal roof and cladding system. The Contractor is to coordinate with the owner for installation of all owner supplied and installed items. The Contractor is responsible for supply and install of all building components. The contractor will be responsible for supply and erection of the structure. The contractor will also supply and install all doors, roofing, exterior wall assembly and cladding. All interior construction, electrical and mechanical components not listed as owner supplied are to be supplied and installed by the contractor. Interior finishes including but not limited to flooring, interior wall framing, finishes and painting, and fixtures are to be supplied and installed by the contractor. Refer to individual specification sections and drawings. Concrete footing pad, and concrete pad for fuel storage to be installed by the contractor. Through wall flashing for fuel lines to be provided by Contractor. 
Work to be done under this Contract also includes the construction of the Seymour Narrows Communication Tower. Tower work, including tower foundation and waveguide bridge, to be coordinated with construction and commissioning of building.

In addition, Work to be done under this Contract also comprised of the construction of the CCG Seymour Narrows Power Line between Browns Bay and the building site. Power line work to be coordinated with construction and commissioning of building.

Work will be performed in accordance with the contract schedules within the scope of work.

Optional Site Visit:
There is NO scheduled site visit. However, there will be an optional virtual bidders’ conference scheduled for Wednesday December 16, 2020 at 11am PST. We encourage all bidders to attend this online meeting.

You may attend either by phone (audio) or by computer (audio and/or video), though we recommend you take advantage of the video as we will present visuals.

The details for logging in to this meeting will be made available to all bidders who express an interest in attending by contacting the Contracting Authority before 3:00 pm PST on December 15, 2020.

If you wish to attend, please email Ken Ngan at ken.ngan@pwgsc.gc.ca.

Delivery Date:
The work shall commence immediately upon official notification of acceptance of tender by the Contracting Authority and is to be completed by June 30, 2021.

Tender Enquiries:
Ken Ngan, Supply Specialist (604)671-0219 or ken.ngan@pwgsc.gc.ca

Value of Project:
To assist with bonding and insurance requirements this project is estimated to cost between $1,000,001.00 and $5,000,000.00.

Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender (solicitation) documents through Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Addenda, when issued will be available from Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Firms that elect to base their bids on tender (solicitation) 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. In all cases, bidders must indicate (when requested) in the space provided on the tender form the identification number(s)of the addenda, if any, that they have taken into consideration for their bid.

Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and to encourage physical distancing, the bid receiving unit in Vancouver will remain open but with limited staff and limited hours: Monday to Friday, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm (Pacific Daylight Time). 

Public tender openings will be suspended until further notice. Following solicitation closing, bid results will be recorded and may be obtained by e-mailing a request to the address indicated in the Invitation to Tender.  
Please monitor Buyandsell.gc.ca closely as changes to bid closing dates may be necessary.

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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.