Transformer Oil Mtc.

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Transformer Oil Mtc.

W0113-130094/A
Escander, Lisa
Telephone No. - (905) 615-2062 (    )
Fax No. - (905) 615-2060

The Real Properties Operations Group (RPOG) at the Canadian
Forces Base (CFB) Borden, Ontario has a requirement for the
services of a qualified Contractor to perform the annual
transformer oil testing to ensure quality testing of transformer
oil. The Contractor will also be responsible for providing
services on an as and when requested basis (including emergency
situations) as per the Task Authorizations (TA) issued by the
Project Authority against the contract. 

The period of the contract will be from June 1, 2014 to May 31,
2015 with the option to extend the contract by four (4) one (1)
year periods.  It is expected that one contract will be awarded.

It is mandatory that the Bidder or a representative of the
Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for site
visit to be held on May 15, 2014 at 10:00 at 16 Ramillies Rd,
Conference Room 234 Building P-154, CFB Borden. Bidders must
communicate with the Contracting Authority no later than 12:00
on May 14, 2014 before the scheduled visit to confirm attendance
and provide the names of the person(s) who will attend. Bidders
will be required to sign an attendance form. Bidders should
confirm in their bids that they have attended the site visit.
Bidders who do not attend or send a representative will not be
given an alternative appointment and their bids will be rejected
as non-compliant. Any clarifications or changes to the bid
solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as
an amendment to the bid solicitation.

A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation
and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be
declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest
evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract.

Some of the mandatory criteria are provided below.  Refer to the
Request for Proposal for the complete list.

The Bidder must demonstrate that they have at least five (5)
years experience in Transformer Oil Testing and demonstrate that
they have been in business in Transformer Oil Testing for a
minimum of 5 years. The Bidder must submit a summary on company
letterhead with their proposal detailing the history and
background of their company. 


The Bidder must provide three (3) examples of contracts
performed by the Bidder that are similar* in scope and size and
related to Transformer Oil Testing. Each example must include at
a minimum:   1. the contract number;  2. the period of the
contract;  3. the location of work;  4. a brief work
description;  5. the value of the contract; and  6. the name and
contact information of the client.   Clients referenced within
the examples may be contacted by Canada in order to verify the
information provided in the examples only.   "Similar" - for the
purpose of this evaluation, means the extent of comparability in
terms of scope (as per Annex A), magnitude (multiple
transformers) and operating environment (such as large
facilities, township, etc which include multiple transformers).


The Bidder must submit a list of all proposed resources and
copies of valid certificates. All technicians proposed must hold
a valid certification in at least one of the following technical
disciplines.   • Electrical Engineer;  • Electrical Engineering
Technologist;  • Electrical Engineering Technician; and  •
Certified Infrared Thermographer 


The Bidder must demonstrate that all proposed technicians hold a
valid certification in each of the following courses. The Bidder
must include copies of valid certifications for each proposed
resource.   • Arc Flash Hazard Awareness;  • Basic Fluid
Sampling and Shipping;  • Electrical Safety Awareness; and  •
Safety and Sub-Station Maintenance. 


The Bidder must demonstrate that they have available staff and
are capable of providing emergency service on a 24 hour basis.
The Bidder must have a 24 hour communication system (landline or
wireless service) available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365
days a year. 


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.