Request For Information (RFI) for Highway Maintenance & Repair

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Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
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EZ011-172342/A
Fung, Donna(PWY)
Telephone No. - (604) 671-9689 
Fax No. - (604) 775-6633 
Donna.Fung@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca 

Request for Information (RFI) - Alaska Highway Maintenance Services, Km 133 to Km 589 & Km 589 to Km 968, Alaska Highway, B.C.

Canada, as represented by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) (formerly Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)) is the custodian of the Alaska Highway from km 133, north of Fort St. John, B.C., to km 968 at the B.C./Yukon border. Currently there are two maintenance contracts in place that cover separate sections of the highway in B.C., one covering the northern section from km 589 to km 968 and the other covering the southern section of the highway from km 133 to km 589. 

PSPC is seeking to modernize the contracting process while ensuring safety and continued maintenance of the Alaska Highway. PSPC is considering changes to the structure of the MaintenanceContracts for the maintenance and upkeep of the Alaska Highway in British Columbia.

Purpose of this RFI

The purpose of this RFI is to gather information from industry on their views on specific changes being contemplated, including the length of term, optional extensions, use of Key Performance Indicators, and First Nations involvement. In addition, PSPC is looking for best practices regarding environmental sustainability.

This industry consultation is intended to solicit feedback on a new contract structure and the potential modification of the scope of futurecontract: technical requirements, financial considerations, and performance measurements. Responses to this RFI may be used to develop further discussion at an Industry Meeting on January 6, 2017.

This RFI is neither a call for tender nor a Request for Proposal (RFP). No agreement or contract will be entered into based on this RFI. The issuance of this RFI is not to be considered in any way a commitment by the Government of Canada,nor as authority to potential respondents to undertake any work that could be charged to Canada. This RFI is not to be considered as a commitment to issue a subsequent solicitation or award contract(s) for the work described herein.

Respondents are requested to provide their comments, concerns, and, where applicable, alternative recommendations regarding how the requirements or objectives described in this RFI could be satisfied. Respondents should explain any assumptions they make in their responses.

Work Description

Work under this future contract consist of maintaining the Alaska Highway from km 133 to km 968.  The work may include, but is not limited to: 
- blading; 
- repair highway surface and slopes; 
- applying and repairing bituminous surface and hot mix asphalt; 
- cleaning and repairing drainage ditches; 
- cleaning, repairing, replacing and marking culverts; 
- cleaning and making repairs to bridges; 
- cleaning and repairing damaged guardrail; 
- removing snow, sanding and controlling ice; 
- thawing culverts and special work during breakup; 
- placing gravel from stockpile to road; 
- making emergency repairs to washouts and slides; 
- brush and weed control; 
- applying pavement markings; 
- supplying sand/salt andasphalt mixtures;
- removing animals and debris from roadway;
- Contractor is responsible for notifying utility companies & BC One Call;
- Traffic control;
- Quality Management System; and
- Performing other work as directed by PSPC to properly maintain the highway.

Upcoming Engagement Session

Industry will have the opportunity to participate in the Industry Session. 
Date:            Friday, January 6th, 2017
Time:            13:00 to 16:00
Location:      Fort St. John, B.C.

Respondents can participate in person, or via web-link. Interested suppliers must register a maximum of two representatives by notifying the Contracting Authority identified above (Donna Fung) no later than 4 p.m. PST on 4 January 2017. Further details will be provided to respondents. 

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.