CCGS CAPORAL KAEBLE V.C., CCGS A. LEBLANC, CCGS CONSTABLE CARRIÈRE - DRYDOCK REFITS - 2020-2021

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: 


This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number F3065-201010/A dated September 24, 2020, with a closing of October 21, 2020, at 14:00 (EDT). A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to bidders/offerors/suppliers who bid on the previous solicitation.


TITLE : CCGS CAPORAL KAEBLE V.C., CCGS A. LEBLANC, CCGS CONSTABLE CARRIÈRE - DRYDOCK REFITS - 2020-2021


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. 

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.

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


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 Ships (C.C.G.S.) Caporal Kaeble V.C., A. LeBlanc and Constable Carriere, 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 
Names : CCGS CAPORAL KAEBLE V.C., CCGS A. LEBLANC, CCGS CONSTABLE CARRIÈRE
Type : Mid Shore Patrol Vessel (MSPV)
Year built : 2012-2014
Main dimensions: 
   Length : 42.8 m
   Beam : 7 m
   Draft at full load : 2.8 m
Tonnage: 253 GRT, 75 NT


PROPOSED WORK PERIOD
Work is to commence and be completed as follows:

CCGS Caporal Kaeble V.C. 
Start:  December 15, 2020
End:  March 15, 2021
CCGS A. LeBlanc
Start:  November 3, 2021
End:  December 8, 2021
CCGS Constable Carrière
Start:  December 15, 2020
End:  March 15, 2021


BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE (OPTIONAL)
A bidders' videoconference will be held on Thursday October 22, 2020, at 13:30.

To receive the link to the videoconference : 

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 Wednesday October 21, 2020, at 12:00. Without confirmation, the bidders’ conference could be cancelled.

The scope of the requirement outlined in the bid solicitation will be reviewed during the conference and questions will be answered. It is recommended that bidders who intend to submit a bid attend or send a representative.

Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the bidders' conference will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation. Bidders who do not attend will not be precluded from submitting a bid.


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


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.


OFFICE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
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Tel : 514-210-5770
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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.