Steam Table

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: 
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

The Correctional Service Canada has a requirement to replace an existing piece of Kitchen Equipment which has reached its life cycle end. The work will involve the following:

1.1 Background 
The existing steam table in the Kitchen at Mountain Institution has reached its life cycle end and require replacement.  The existing unit is currently beyond economical repair. 

1.2 Objectives:
To supply and install  one new custom built steam table to the institution by March 31, 2016.
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1.3 Tasks:
TheContractor must remove and dispose of the existing unit, and supply and install one new custom build unit to fit into existing location.

The work will involve the following and the Contractor must:

1.3.1 remove existing unit from current location in server line

1.3.2 dispose of unit and all debris from removal off site, no garbage to be disposed of on CSC site

1.3.3 custom build new steam table to meet specifications as per attached Appendix A 

i  Steam Table to be constructed with minimum 18 gauge food safe stainless steel. 

ii  Each well temperature to be controlled independently of  each other, infinite-switch temperature control, one for each well

iii  Mandatory single main on/off switch to control all electrical within equipment. 

iv  Drain to be 3/4" copper piping complete with ball valve shut off that is not easily bumped into the open position while person/s are operating at equipment. Copper drain to be an indirect connection to building sanitary system. Minimum of one ball valve to drain all six wells. 

v Sneeze guard to be flat in design, not beveled in any location.


1.3.4 deliver all goods to site

1.3.5 Install new custom steam table complete with all required infrastructure 

i. All electrical equipment supplied under the contract must be certified or approved for use in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, before delivery, by a certification organization accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. 

ii.  Installation must meetHazard Analysis Critical Control Point. Meaning all joints to be sealed to prevent bacterial growth, all materials used to meet food safe regulations as per Canada Food Inspection Agency and safety devices to be in place. 

iii. Existing electrical: 30 amp 3 pole breaker with wire running inside 3/4" rigid pipe (under slab) to steam table. Rigid pipe length between breaker and steam table is 40 ft. Existing breaker panel is Federal Pioneer bolt on. 

iv. New electrical: permits, installation and wiring must be included. Contractor must determine electrical requirements of new steam table being installed and meet requirements, change existing wiring and breaker if required. 

v.  Drain must be 3/4" copper piping complete with ball valve shut off that is not easily bumped into the open position while person/s are operating at equipment. Copper drain must to be an indirect connection to building sanitary system. There must be a minimum of one ball valve to drain all six wells. 

vi  Security wall in front of steam table must be altered by in house maintenance staff (if required), it is not the responsibility of the contractor. 

vii. Steam Table must be fixed in place and welded to existing counter at both ends of unit. 

viii. Toe kick must be secure, solid and sealed to existing tile floor. 


All the delivery of goods must be received on or before March 31, 2016.
Installation to full operational mode must be on or before March 31, 2016.

Site Constraints,

Escort
Escort will beprovided by the site through Public Works.

Movement 
Institution Kitchen is available for work from 18:30 to 06:00

Tools 
Contractor must provide a complete inventory of tools and equipment to be used during the work.  This inventory list must be maintained during the work. This inventory must be available for inspection upon request. 
Keep all tools and equipment under constant supervision. Keys must remain in the possession of the employees of the Contractor. 
All missing or lost tools or equipment must be reported immediately to the Departmental Representative. 

Vehicle,
Escorted commercial vehicles will not be allowed to enter or leave the institution through the vehicle access gate during the following count time hours:
 16:00 to 16:30
 22:00 to 22:45
 07:00 to 07:30
Commercial vehicles will only be allowed access to Institutional property when their contents are certified by the contractor or his representative as being necessary to the execution of the work. 

1.4 Deliverables:
-removal and disposal of existing steam table
-one new custom steam table as per Appendix A page 1 and page 2 specifications
-installation of new steam table
-minimum one year warranty on equipment and installation. 
 
1.5 Location of work:
 a. The Contractor must perform the work, removal of old steam table and installation of new steam table at:
 Mountain Institution, 
   4732 Cemetery Rd, Agassiz, BC.  
  Custom steam table to be built by contractor off site and only delivered to site as complete unit ready for installation.
  
  b. Travel
   No travel is anticipated for performance of the work under this contract.

1.6 Language of Work:
The contractor must perform all work in English.
 

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.