Mechanical System Upgrade for North and South Blocks

Trade Agreement: CETA/WTO-AGP/CPTPP/CFTA/FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama/Korea/UK
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

EZ899-222066/A
Leung, Janie (PWY)
Telephone No. - (778) 919-3273
Email: Janie.Leung@pwgsc.gc.ca 

Title:  
Mechanical System Upgrade for North and South Blocks

Location: 
Kent Institution, Agassiz, BC


IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS:

Suppliers are required 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. 

Please refer to SI06 Submission of Bid for additional details. Bidders should also note the requirements set out in SI05 Bid Security Requirements and that only electronic bid bonds will be accepted as bid security. A scanned copy of a bond does not constitute an electronic bond. Certified cheques, bank drafts, standby Letters of Credit and hard copy bid bonds will not be acceptable.

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: 
TPSGC.RPReceptiondessoumissions-PRBidReceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca 

Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.

There will no Public Opening for the purposes of this solicitation. See SI07 for further Instructions.

Please monitor Buyandsell.gc.ca closely as changes to bid closing dates may be necessary.

SI11 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement and Certification has been added:
This requirement is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. All Bidders must provide with their bid, the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification attached to this bid solicitation (Appendix 3). This Certification incorporated into the bid solicitation on its closing date is incorporated into, and forms a binding part of any resulting Contract. Failure to complete and provide the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification as part of the bid will render the bid non-responsive.

Work Description:
This Contract covers the following work at Kent Maximum Institution, North and South Blocks, Agassiz, B.C.
- Phased demolition of existing AHU’s, chiller, boilers, pumps, ducts, pipes, insulations and other HVAC equipment and associated pneumatic control and electrical components, including legal disposal of equipment and materials.
- Phased installation of new HVAC equipment, Air Source Heat Pumps, Boilers, Domestic Water Heaters, Pumps, piping, ductwork and DDC system.
- Replacing chilled water piping in South Block.
- Complete commissioning of each phase and hand-over to the owner prior to start of work in the next phase.
- Removal of air ducts containing asbestos in duct seals.


Mandatory Site Visit:
There will be a site visit on April 11, 2022 at 11:00am PDST. Interested bidders are to meet and sign in at the PSPC site office at Kent Institution, 4732 Cemetery Rd, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0.

The site visit for this project is MANDATORY.  The representative of the Bidder must sign the Site Visit Attendance Sheet at the site visit. Bidders who have not signed the attendance sheet will be rejected and declared NON-RESPONSIVE.

All site visit attendees must pre-register with the Contracting Authority, Janie Leung, by email at Janie.Leung@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca, by no later than 12:00pm PDST, April 8, 2021, and provide the following information:

Bidder (Company) Name
Attendee’s Name
Email Address
Telephone number

NO cameras or cell phones are allowed in the Institutions.

COVID Protocols
Contractors attending the site visit are required to show one (1) piece of government issued ID, such as a Driver’s License and bring a paper copy of their Vaccine Passport as no cell phones are allowed in the institution.

Masks must be worn at all times while inside the Institution and physical distancing must be maintained at all times.

This site visit is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. The person(s) who attend must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or, for personnel that are unable to be vaccinated due to a certified medical contraindication, religion or other prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act, subject to accommodation and mitigation measures that have been presented to and approved by Canada.

Important Notes: Travel to and from the site is at the Bidder’s own expense and risk. Bidders are responsible for familiarizing themselves and complying with public health protocols in effect for COVID-19, including travel restrictions. 


Delivery Date: 
The Contractor must perform and complete the Work within 82 weeks from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer.

Value of Project: 
To assist with insurance and bonding requirements, this project is estimated to cost between $5,000,001 to $20,000,000.

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:  
Janie Leung, Supply Specialist 
Tel: (778) 919-3273 
Email: Janie.Leung@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.