South Substation Switchgear Replacement

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/AIT
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: 
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Solicitation No.:  EZ108-162126/A
Contracting Authority:  Liu, Patty
Telephone:  604-775-6227
Fax no.:  604-775-6633

Title:  South Substation Switchgear Replacement (SSSR)
Location:  Esquimalt Graving Dock, Victoria, BC

Work Description:
Workof this Contract comprises of the construction of the new South Side Substation reconfiguration of the existing South Side Substation, electrical ductbank and cabling, and the associated civil work at Esquimalt Graving Dock, 825 Admirals Road, Victoria,BC. 

Bid Depository:
The General Contractor must obtain bids for the Mechanical and Electrical trades through BidCentral Online Bidding for Subcontractors (BOBS) according to its rules of procedure (www.bidcentral.ca/bobs). All questions regarding BidCentral Online Bidding for Subcontractors is to be referred to the BOBS Administrator as indicated in the BOBS rules of procedures. 

The General Contractor must instruct the Mechanical and Electrical Trade Contractors bidding directly to the General Contractor to bid on the scope of the work as defined in the BOBS rules of procedures (e.g. trade definitions, specification sections etc.).

Notwithstanding anything else contained in this bid solicitation, no Bidder, General Contractor or Subcontractor or any other person or entity will have any claim whatsoever (including but not limited to a claim of negligence) or any compensation of any kind whatsoever against Canada as a result of participation in or use of BOBS, or participation in the BOBS process, or as a result of the interpretation, application or non-application of their rules of procedure.

INDUSTRIAL SECURITY RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1. At bid closing, the Bidder must hold a valid Security Clearance as indicated in section SC01 of the Supplementary Conditions. Failure to comply with this requirement will render the Bid non-compliant and no further consideration will be given to the Bid.

2. The Successful Bidder's personnel, as well as any subcontractor and its personnel, who are required to perform any part of the Work pursuant to the subsequent contract must meet the mandatorysecurity requirement as indicated in section SC01 of the Supplementary Conditions. Individuals who do not have the required level of security will not be allowed on site. It is the responsibility of the successful bidder to ensure that the security requirements are met throughout the performance of the contract. Canada will not be held liable or accountable for any delays or additional costs associated withthe successful bidder's non-compliance with the mandatory security requirement. 

Mandatory Site Visit:
The site visit for this project are MANDATORY.  The representative(s) of the Bidder will be required to sign the attendance sheet at the site visit.  Bids submitted by bidders who have not signed the attendance sheet for the site visit will not be accepted.

Bidder and/or a representative of the Bidder must visit the work site.  Arrangements have been made for the site visit to be held on March 01, 2016 at 0930 PST at the Esquimalt Graving Dock (EGD).  Interested Bidders are to meet at the PWGSC Operations Centre, Building NS32, Esquimalt Graving Dock, located at 825 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC.

The front gate commissionaire will only allow access to the site if previous visitor information is provided and names appear on the visitor list.

Bidders are reminded that the Esquimalt Graving Dock is a heavy industrial site and WCB approved hard hats and safety footwear must be worn for the mandatory site visit.

Bidders are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.

Interested bidders are required to provide their name(s) and company name(s) to the Contracting Authority, Patty Liu (778) 919-2578 or patty.liu@pwgsc.gc.ca by 1430 PST on February 29, 2016, if you will be attending the site visit.    

Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the mandatory site visit will be included as an amendment/addendum. Submissions provided by Bidders who did not attend will be excluded from the tender process.

Completion Date:
Commence work immediately upon official notification of acceptance of offer and complete the project within forty-eight (48) weeks after contract award.

Inquiries:
Patty Liu, Supply Specialist 
Tel: (604) 775-6227 OR (778) 919-2578
Fax: (604) 775-6633
Email:  patty.liu@pwgsc.gc.ca

Value of Project: 
To assist with bondingand insurance requirements, this project is estimated to cost between $10,000,000.00 to $11,000,000.00.

Firms intending to submit proposals on this project should obtain tender (solicitation) documents through Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Addenda, when issuedwill be available from Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Firms that elect to base their proposals 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. 

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.