CCGS MARTHA L. BLACK - DRYDOCK REFIT - 2020

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 MARTHA L. BLACK - DRYDOCK REFIT - 2020


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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NOTICES
The sourcing strategy relating to this procurement will be limited to suppliers in the area of origin (Eastern Canada) of the vessel in accordance with the Shipbuilding and Repair Procurement Policy. 


PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The requirement is:
a) To carry out the ship repair work, including dry docking, regarding the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (C.C.G.S.) Martha L. Black, 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 Martha L. Black
Type : Type 1100 High Endurance Multi-tasked Vessel (HEMV)
Year built : 1986
Main dimensions: 
   Length : 83 m
   Beam (moulded) : 13 m
   Draft at full load : 6.2 m
Tonnage: 3853 GRT, 1528 NT
Displacement, Full Load : 4967.87 tonnes 
Lightship Weight : 3323.45 tonnes 
The CCGS Martha L. Black is a three-engine twin-screw vessel, with three Alco 251F medium speed, 900 RPM, diesel engines propulsion generators that provide power to two propulsion motors and shafts. Each shaft drives a fixed pitch propeller. The existing bow thruster is a Wartsila fitted in 2018. The single rudder is fitted with an independent electro-hydraulic steering gear.


PROPOSED WORK PERIOD
Work is to commence and be completed as follows:
Start: July 13, 2020, or as per ship availability.
End: October 10, 2020, or 89 calendar days after Start of Work.


BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE (OPTIONAL)
A bidders' conference call will be held on Wednesday April 22, 2020, at 16:00.
To join the conference :
 - Toll-free dial-in number (Canada/US): 1 877-413-4791 
 - Local dial-in number: 613-960-7515 
 - Conference ID: 3330589 

Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority before the conference to confirm attendance. Bidders should provide to the Contracting Authority, by email to Gabriel.Piras@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca, the name(s) of the person(s) who will be attending no later than Tuesday April 21, 2020, at 16:00. Without confirmation, the bidders’ conference could be cancelled.


VIEWING - VESSEL 
No site visit of the ship is planned for this requirement.


TRADE AGREEMENTS
The requirement is exempt from the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), Annex 4 and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Chapter 10 Annex 1001.2b Paragraph 1, however, it is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).


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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.