RFI - Concrete Float Modules, SAR Facility

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
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Nature of Requirements: 

RFI - Concrete Float Modules, SAR Facility

F1700-195546/A
Chiasson (PWY), Danielle
Telephone No. - (604) 349-7097 
Fax No. - (604) 775-6633 
Email: Danielle.Chiasson@pwgsc.gc.ca
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**Amendment 001**
This amendment is raised to change the date of the Community and Industry Engagement Session to December 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm (PDT
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**Amendment 002**
This amendment is raised to extend the closing date for responses to January 7, 2020.
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Request for Information (RFI) - Concrete Float Modules, SAR Facility

LOCATION
Hartley Bay, BC

BACKGROUND OF THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is a Special Operating Agency within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.  The mandate of the CCG is to provide aids to navigation systems; marine communications and traffic services; ice breaking and ice management services; channel maintenance; marine search and rescue; marine pollution response; and support of other government departments boards and agencies by providing ships, aircraft and other services.

In 2016, the Government of Canada launched the Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) in an effort to protect our coasts and waterways.  Through OPP funding, it was decided that a new Search & Rescue (SAR) Facility would be built in the remote area of Hartley Bay, BC.  The Gitga’at First Nations community of Hartley Bay, BC is a remote village that is only accessible by boat or plane with a population of approximately 200 people.  It is located 145 kilometers south of Prince Rupert.  Currently, there is an emergency response program in Hartley Bay operated by the people of the Gitga’at First Nations. In November 2017, CCG and the Gitga’at First Nation entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with three main objectives: to help improve maritime Search and Rescue, Environmental Response, Marine Communications and Traffic Services, and Waterways Management in the Pacific North Coast; to identify and deliver training to Gitga’at members; and to identify potential procurement and employment opportunities for Gitga’at members by and with the Coast Guard.  

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK 
A contract has been awarded for some of the building components of the SAR facility in Hartley Bay.  This RFI relates to subsequent marine site work that is required, to begin in June 2020.  
The site work will include:
-Installation of 17x52m concrete float supporting a modular CCG SAR Station, moored by two 762mm steel piles.  Float is owner supplied and must be towed by contractor from Steveston, BC.
-Installation of a 17x52m concrete breakwater float, moored by fourteen synthetic mooring lines. Float is owner supplied and must be towed by contractor from Steveston, BC.
-Rehabilitation and replacement of a three High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe breakwater
-Supply and install a 20m aluminum gangway for access to SAR Station float

PURPOSE OF THIS RFI
The purpose of this RFI is to:
-Gather information and interest in this planned project
-Provide awareness of the planned project to the local Indigenous business community and industry 
-Initiate an industry and community consultative process    
-Determine Indigenous Business and industrial capacity of local First Nations 

NOTE TO RESPONDENTS
Respondents may submit their responses to the PSPC Contracting Authority, identified below, preferably via email.

Danielle Chiasson
Supply Specialist, Real Property Contracting
Public Services and Procurement Canada
219 -  800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 0B9

E-mail address: Danielle.Chiasson@pwgsc.gc.ca
Telephone: 604-349-7097
Facsimile:  604-775-6633

COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT SESSION
In order to facilitate this information-gathering exercise, a Community and Industry Engagement event is scheduled.  This event will provide contractors and the local First Nations the opportunity to meet and discuss partnering, sub-contracting, and skills development.

Date: December 17, 2019
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm PDT/MST
Location: Teleconference or Videoconference (Webex)

Respondents can participate via teleconference or Webex. Interested suppliers should register a maximum of two representatives by notifying the Contracting Authority identified above (Danielle Chiasson) no later than 4:00 pm PDT/MST on December 16, 2019. Further details will be provided to respondents.  

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.


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.