Communication Tower & Supporting Infrastructure

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: 

F1705-211672/A
Fung, Donna (PWY)
Telephone No. - (604) 671-9689
Email: Donna.Fung@pwgsc.gc.ca 

This requirement is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. Failure to complete and provide the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification as part of the bid will render the bid non-responsive.

Title:  
Communication towers and supporting infrastructure

Location: 
Swindle Island, BC

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.

Please note that GI08 (Bid Security Requirements) and GI09 (Submission of Bid) of R2710T have been modified to include submission of bids electronically. Should you be interested in submitting your bid electronically, the following will apply:

SI06 Submission of Bid - Electronic Bid Submission by CPC Connect service. Bids must be submitted by using the CPC Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation. Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation. Bids emailed directly will be rejected and deemed non-compliant. Please consult SI06 Submission of bid in the invitation to tender document for full details.

SI05 Bid Security Requirements. A scanned copy of a bond does not constitute a digital bond. Submitting copies (non-original, non-verifiable or scanned copy) of signed and sealed bid bond are not acceptable. Non-compliant bids will be given no further consideration. Please consult SI05  Bid Security Requirements in the invitation to tender document for full details.

Work Description:
Work of this Contract comprises of the construction of reinforced concrete foundations, a concrete and gravel helipad, and a self-supported tower on an undeveloped remote CCG communication site. Work on the sites includes, but is not limited to:
- Mobilization and Demobilization of all manpower, equipment, materials, and other resources necessary to execute the Work;
- Design, supply, and installation of a new 30.5m self-supported tower with work platform and associated concrete foundations;
- Design, supply, and installation of antenna mounts and obstruction lighting;
- Excavation, movement of earth and localized removal of rock;
- Design and supply of one (1) new waveguide bridge;
- Design, supply, and installation of concrete foundations for one waveguide bridge;
- Supply, and installation of a grounding system for the new tower, waveguide bridge, building, and fuel tank;
- Supply and installation of concrete foundations for four (4) temporary CCG buildings;
- Supply and installation of concrete foundations for one (1) fuel tank and platform;
- Supply and installation of concrete retaining walls for a helipad;
- Supply and installation of granular backfill material for helipad; and
- Removal and disposal of existing timber helipad.

Optional work for this contract includes:
- Supply and installation of ten (10) concrete foundations for future CCG building.
- Supply and installation of two (2) concrete stair landings for future CCG building

Mandatory Requirements:

The General Contractor must have completed two projects of a similar nature within the past 5 years (helicopter access only, placement of reinforced concrete, and contract value of at least $300,000).

The Tower Erection (Sub)Contractor must have erected a minimum of five steel communications towers, each with a minimum height of 12m within the past ten years.

The Engineer(s) of Record must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the telecommunications industry, and must be registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).

The Tower Manufacturer must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience fabricating steel towers in the telecommunications industry, and must hold a valid and relevant CWB Certification.

Delivery Date: 
The Contractor shall perform and complete the work by November 30, 2022. 

Value of Project: 
To assist with insurance and bonding requirements, this project is estimated to cost between $1,000,001 to $5,000,000.

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.

Enquiries:  
Donna Fung, Supply Specialist 
Tel: (604) 671-9689
Email: donna.fung@pwgsc.gc.ca

This procurement office provides procurement services to the public in English.

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.