Esquimalt Graving Dock South Jetty Reconstruction

Trade Agreement: Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

EZ899-172412/B
Yi (PWY), Patty
Telephone No.  778-919-2578
Fax No.  604-775-6633

Title:  Esquimalt Graving Dock South Jetty Reconstruction
Location:  Constance Cove of Esquimalt Harbour on Vancouver Island, B.C.

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Work Description:
The re-construction and modernization of the South Jetty at the Esquimalt Graving Dock (EGD) facility located in Constance Cove of Esquimalt Harbour on Vancouver Island, Esquimalt, British Columbia.  PWGSC is the custodian of the EGD - the largest dry dock and ship repair facility on the West coast of Canada - and is responsible for its operation and maintenance. The South Jetty is one of the facility’s key berthing platforms and must be replaced.

The project will involve the re-construction of approximately 10,000 m2 of new jetty structure, integrated into the remaining portions of the South Jetty. The project will also re-establish about 300 metres of deep-water berthage for client vessels, effectively increasing the berthing capacity lost at the time of deconstruction. 

MANDATORY BIDDER’S CONFERENCE AND MANDATORY SITE VISIT:

Bidders attendance at the Bidder’s conference and site visit for this project is MANDATORY.  The representative(s) of the Bidder will be required to sign the attendance sheet at the Bidder’s conference and
site visit.  Proposals submitted by Bidders who have not attended and signed the attendance sheet for the Bidder’s conference and site visit will not be accepted.  


The Bidder and/or representative of the Bidder must attend the Bidder’s conference.  The Bidder’s conference will be held at the Esquimalt Graving Dock (EGD). Interested Bidders are to meet at the EGD Operations Building, Building NS32, Esquimalt Graving dock, located at 825 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC. on June 14, 2017.  The conference will begin at 10:00 am PDST.  The scope of the requirement detailed in the RFP will be reviewed during the conference. 

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 June 14, 2017 12:30 PDST at the Esquimalt Graving Dock (EGD). Interested Bidders are to meet at the EGD Operations Building, Building NS32, Esquimalt Graving dock, located at 825 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC.   

Bidders are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.

Bidders are reminded that the Esquimalt Graving Dock is a heavy industrial site and WCB approved protective equipment (such as:  hard hat, high visibility vest, safety footwear) must be worn for the
mandatory site visit.

Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority, Patty Yi at patty.yi@pwgsc.gc.ca or (778) 919-2578 no later than 24 hours prior to the conference and site visit to confirm attendance.  Bidders should provide, in writing, to the Contracting Authority, the names of the person(s) who will be attending and a list of issues they wish to table at least three (3) calendar days before the scheduled conference and site visit. Due to space limitations, it is requested that no more than three (3) representatives for each Bidder attend.  

Any clarifications or changes to the RFP resulting from the mandatory Bidder’s conference and site visit will be included as an amendment/addendum to the RFP. Submissions provided by Bidders who did not attend the mandatory bidders conference and site visit and did not sign the attendance forms will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered further from the RFP process


Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB)
This procurement will be set aside under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB). In order to be considered, a supplier must certify that it qualifies as an Aboriginal business as defined under PSAB and that it will comply with all requirements of PSAB.

Potential bidders of the upcoming opportunity are advised to contact Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) to obtain information about the PSAB at the following website and coordinates:
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Aboriginal Procurement & Business Promotion Directorate
Phone: 1-800-400-7677
Fax: 819-956-9837
Email: saea-psab@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca
Website: http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100032802/1100100032803


Industrial Security Related Requirements:

At bid closing, the Proponent must hold a valid Security Clearance. Failure to comply with this
requirement will render the Proposal non-compliant and no further consideration will be given to the Bid.

The Successful Proponent'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 mandatory security requirement. 

It is the responsibility of the successful proponent 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 with the successful bidder's non-compliance with the mandatory security requirement. 

The work will include the following industrial Security Requirement:

1.    The Contractor/Offeror must, at all times during the performance of the Contract/Standing Offer, hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS), issued by the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).

2.    The Contractor/Offeror personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must EACH hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS, granted or approved by CISD/PWGSC.  Until the security screening of the Contractor personnel required by this Contract has been completed satisfactorily by the CISD, PWGSC, the Contractor personnel MAY NOT ENTER sites without an escort.

3.    Subcontracts which contain security requirements are NOT to be awarded without the prior written permission of CISD/PWGSC.

Interested Contractors and their subcontractors that do not have the level of security indicated above, PWGSC shall sponsor the Contractor or subcontractor so CISD can initiate procedures for security clearance. CISD, by letter, shall forward documentation to the Contractor or subcontractor for completion.  Interested Contractors or subcontractors desiring such sponsorship should so indicate in writing to the Contracting Authority.

Enquiries:
All enquiries in regards to this information notice are to be forwarded to the Contracting Authority stated below.
Contracting Authority:
Patty Yi
PWGSC Pacific Region - Real Property Contracting
Telephone:  778-919-2578
Facsimile:  604-775-6633
Email:  patty.yi@pwgsc.gc.ca

Value of Project:
To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated to cost between $50,000,000.00 to $55,000,000.00.

Firms intending to submit proposals 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 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.