Refurbishment of Engine Room Fans - CCGS Pierre Radisson

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

TITLE : CCGS RADISSON - REFURBISHMENT OF ENGINE ROOM FANS

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Québec Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority. 

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The requirement is:
a) The objective of this item is to inspect and refurbish 5 fans for the ventilation of the forward engine room, the aft engine room and the propulsion engine room regarding the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (C.C.G.S.) Radisson, in Quebec City, Quebec, in accordance with the Technical Specifications attached as Annex A and all related drawings.
b) To carry out any approved unscheduled work not covered in paragraph a) above.

Information about the vessel 
Name:   CCGS RADISSON 
Type:   Medium / Fluvial Icebreaker ? Type 1200
Class: 
 Ice class: Lloyd's Register _100A1 Ice Class 1A Super _LMC Arctic Shipping Pollution Prevention Regulations
 Arctic Class: 4
Voyage Class  Unlimited more than 200nm
Year Built:  1982
Built Shipyard  Port Weller Dockyards, St. Catherines, ON
Principle Dimensions: 
 Length overall: 98.2 m
 Breadth (molded): 19.5 m
Loaded Draft:  7.43 m
Loaded displacement: 8415 LT
Power:   13 2000 kW (6x diesel ALCO 251F, V16 of 2200 kW/ea)
Propulsion:  Diesel electric (2x DC electric motor 5073 kW/ea)

PROPOSED WORK PERIOD
Work is to commence and be completed as follows:
Start: April 2022 or as per ship availability.
End: 5 weeks after Start of Work.

VIEWING - VESSEL (OPTIONAL):
It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site of the vessel.

Given current concerns regarding COVID-19 and to ensure social distancing, only one Bidder at a time will be allowed to visit the site. Arrangements have been made for scheduled, three-hour site visits to occur between 8:00AM and 4:00PM between December 8 and December 15, 2021 (exact date to be confirmed later), at the following address:
 Canadian Coast Guard Base, CCGS Radisson
 101 boulevard Champlain
 Quebec (Quebec) G1K 7Y7

Scheduled blocks will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. No more than 2 representatives of a Bidder, including their planned subcontractor representatives, may attend any given scheduled viewing. Social distancing practices must be followed while viewing the vessel in accordance with provincial and federal regulation and protocols, and as further instructed by the attending CCG representative leading the viewing. Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority at melanie.parent@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca  no later than December 7th, 2021 to confirm attendance, provide the name of the person(s) who will attend and indicate the desired time period within the visit period specified above. The bidder will then be assigned a vessel viewing time block, advised of the personal protective equipment requirements and the logistics related to their vessel viewing visit. 

Bidders who do not confirm attendance and who do not provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend as required will not be allowed access to the site. Bidders will be requested to sign an attendance sheet. No alternative appointment will be given to bidders who do not attend or do not send a representative. Bidders who do not participate in the visit 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.

TRADE AGREEMENTS
The requirement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). The requirement is exempt from the provisions of the WTO-AGP (Annex 4) and the other international trade agreements under the provision each has for shipbuilding and repair.

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE CANADA
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For general information on Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC), on how to do business with the government, or to register as a supplier, please contact:
Tel : 514-210-5770
E-mail : QueBPME.QueOSME@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca 

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.