CCGS MARTHA L. BLACK - REFIT SUMMER 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: 

TITLE : CCGS MARTHA L. BLACK - REFIT SUMMER 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.


PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The requirement is:
a) To carry out the ship repair work regarding the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (C.C.G.S.) Martha L. Black, during the Summer layout 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   Martha L Black
Type   High Endurance Multi-Tasked Vessel
Class   Arctic Class 2
Year Built  1985
Length (over all) 83.00 m
Breadth (molded) 16.20 m
Draft (loaded)  6.08 m
Tonnage (displacement) 3818.06 t
Propulsion  Diesel Electric AC/AC


PROPOSED WORK PERIOD
Work is to commence and be completed as follows:
Start: July 8, 2021, or as per ship availability.
End: August 27, 2021, or 50 calendar days after Start of Work.


BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE
No Bidders' Conference is planned for this requirement.


VIEWING - VESSEL (OPTIONAL)

It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site.

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, two-hours site visits to occur between 8:00AM and 4:00PM on May 12, 2021, at the CCG Base located at 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 Gabriel.Piras@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca no later than May 10, 2021, at 2:00PM 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 may be requested to sign an attendance sheet. Bidders who do not attend or do not 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.


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
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.