CCGS DES GROSEILLIERS - REFIT FALL 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 DES GROSEILLIERS - REFIT FALL 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. 

Bids must be submitted by fax to the number indicated in the bid solicitation or electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows bidders 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.

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

Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult Buysandsell.gc.ca.


PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The requirement is:
a) To carry out the ship repair work regarding the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (C.C.G.S.) Des Groseilliers, during the 2021 Fall 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:   CCGS Des Groseilliers 
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: October 27, 2021, or as per ship availability.
End: November 24, 2021, or 28 calendar days after Start of Work.


BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE
A bidders' videoconference will be held on Friday September 24, 2021, at 10:00.

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 on Thursday September 23, 2021, at 10:00. 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 (OPTIONAL)
No Vessel Viewing 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.


PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE CANADA
Note: The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises has changed its name to Procurement Assistance Canada.
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.