AAFC Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre (SPARC)
Rehabilitation Project, Swift Current, Sa

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
AAFC Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre (SPARC)
Rehabilitation Project, Swift Current, Saskatchewan

E0208-150548/A
Bartkiewicz, Hank
Telephone No. - (204) 983-1717 
Fax No. - (204) 983-7796
Email: hank.bartkiewicz@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

The work will involve demolition of existing buildings,
construction of new additions, and renovation of existing
buildings, including related site work as more fully described
in the drawings and specifications,
at the Semi-arid Prairie Agriculture Research Centre (SPARC),
located in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, 

The portion of Building 75A to be renovated as part of the Work,
has received the designation "Recognized" by the Federal
Heritage Buildings Review Office. The Project is a registered
LEED-BD+C project with the certification level target: Silver.
Work will progress in phases to accommodate the use of the
premises to allow continuous operation of the facility with
minimal shut down and impact to operations.

This procurement contains mandatory requirements. Failure to
comply may result in rejection of your bid.

Optional Site Visit: There will be an optional site visit on
December 19, 2014 at 13:00 CST. Interested bidders are to meet
at the main reception of the Administration Building of the
SPARC facility, Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Bidders must sign
in and maybe requested to provide photo identification.

Bidders who do not attend or send a representative will not be
given an alternative appointment but they will not be precluded
from submitting a bid. Any clarifications or changes to the bid
solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as
an amendment to the bid solicitation.

Security Related Requirements: Prior to award of a Contract, 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.

Mandatory Security Requirement prior to contract award: The
Bidder must hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS)
issued by the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD),
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), prior to
award. Verifications will be made through CISD to confirm the
security clearance status of the Bidder. Failure to comply with
this mandatory requirement will render the bid non-compliant and
it will be given no further consideration. 

For any enquiries concerning the project security requirement,
during the bidding period, the Bidder must follow the
instructions detailed in SI03 of the solicitation. 

Additional information on PWGSC security can also be found on
the following web site:
http://ssi-iss.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/index-eng.html or by dialing
1-866-368-4646 (Toll free).

Firms intending to submit bids on this project should obtain bid
documents through the GETS service provider at
http://Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders .  Firms that obtain bid
documents from a source other than the official site run the
risk of not receiving a complete package.

Bidders are responsible for obtaining copies of bid forms,
special instructions and amendments issued prior to bid closing,
from the Government of Canada web site, and are to ensure they
are addressed in the submitted bid.

Standard terms and conditions for this procurement are
incorporated by reference into, and form part of, the bid and
contract documents. The standard documents are issued by Public
Works and Government Services Canada and may be viewed at:
 https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/standard-acquisit
ion-clauses-and-conditions-manual/5/R

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement. "This PWGSC office provides procurement services to
the public in English." Sealed bids will be received in English
or French at: Contracting Services, Public Works and Government
Services Canada, Room 100, 167 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg,
Manitoba, R3B 0T6. 

Closing Date: February 5, 2015, 14:00h.

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.