CCGS GORDON REID - ALONGSIDE REFIT

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
CCGS GORDON REID - ALONGSIDE REFIT

F1782-14C746/A
Castle, David G.
Telephone No. - (250) 363-0110 (    )
Fax No. - 

Summary
1.	The Statement of work is as follows:
a.	The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) requires a Contractor to carry
out the alongside refit for the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Gordon
Reid.

	The Work must be conducted in accordance with the associated
Technical Specifications detailed in the Statement of Work;
Inspections, Tests and Trials; and Project Management Services
attached as Annexes A, D and E.
	
	For specifications, drawings, test sheets, annexes and
appendices, bidders must contact the Contracting Authority
identified in Article 7-5.1.

b.	The Contractor must carry out any approved unscheduled work
not covered in paragraph a. above.

2.	Term of Contract
Work must commence and be completed as follows:
	Commence:  29 January 2015;
	Complete:  	12 March 2015.

By submitting a bid, the Bidder certifies that they have
sufficient material and human resources allocated or available
and that the above work period is adequate to both complete the
known work and absorb a reasonable amount of unscheduled work.

3.	Bidder Capabilities
Bidders will be required to supply with their bid:
a.	Details of Bidder capabilities, how they will comply with
mandatory requirements and how they will deliver any other
requested goods and services.
b.	List of specialized sub-contractors to be engaged in the
performance of the work.

4.	Security Requirement
There is a security requirement applicable to this Contract see
clause 7.3 of the solicitation.

5.	Integrity Provisions - Bid
Bidders must provide a list of names, or other related
information as needed, pursuant to section 01 of Standard
Instructions 2003 and 2004.

6.	Sourcing Strategy
The sourcing strategy related to this procurement will be
limited to suppliers in the area of Origin of the vessel, in
accordance with the PWGSC Supply Manual Article 3.170.10(b). 
This procurement is subject to AIT and is exempt from NAFTA [see
Chapter 10, Annex 1001.2b, paragraph 1 (a)] and from the WTO-AGP
(see Annex 4).  

7.	Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for Employment Equity
There is a Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for employment
equity requirement associated with this procurement; see Part 5
- Certifications, Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses and the
annex named Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity -
Certification.

8	Enquiries - Bid Solicitation
All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting
Authority no later than five (5) working days before the bid
closing date.  Enquiries received after that time may not be
answered.

Bidders should reference as accurately as possible the numbered
item of the bid solicitation to which the enquiry relates. Care
should be taken by bidders to explain each question in
sufficient detail in order to enable Canada to provide an
accurate answer. Technical enquiries that are of a proprietary
nature must be clearly marked "proprietary" at each relevant
item. Items identified as "proprietary" will be treated as such
except where Canada determines that the enquiry is not of a
proprietary nature. Canada may edit the question(s) or may
request that the Bidder do so, so that the proprietary nature of
the question(s) is eliminated and the enquiry can be answered to
all bidders. Enquiries not submitted in a form that can be
distributed to all bidders may not be answered by Canada.
	
9	Bidders' Conference
A bidders' conference will be held in Port Hardy, BC, on 30
December 2014. The conference will begin at 10:00 am on board
the vessel. 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.

Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting
Authority before the conference to confirm attendance.  Bidders
should provide, in writing, to the Contracting Authority, the
names of the person(s) who will be attending and a list of
issues they wish to table at least seven (7) working days or
earlier before the scheduled conference. 

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.

10	Optional Site Visit - Vessel 
It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the
Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for the
site visit to be held at Port Hardy BC, on 30 December 2014. The
site visit will begin at 10:00 PST.

Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting
Authority no later than seven (7) day(s) before the scheduled
visit to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the
person(s) who will attend. 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.

11	Submission of Bids
Bids must be submitted only to Public Works and Government
Services Canada (PWGSC) Bid Receiving Unit by the date, time and
place indicated on page 1 of the bid solicitation. 

12	Public Bid Opening 
A public bid opening will be held in 1230 Government Street,
Victoria, BC at 14:30 PST on the date noted on page one (1) of
this bid solicitation.

13	Debriefings
Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid
solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the
Contracting Authority within 15 working days of receipt of the
results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be
in writing, by telephone or in person.
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.