West Coast Port Services

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

West Coast Port Services

The Department of National Defence requires the provision of logistics support services to HALIFAX, KINGSTON, VICTORIA, ORCA, and miscellaneous classes of naval vessels and support staff assigned to Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC), and on occasional basis, those vessels and associated deployed support staff assigned to Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) when deployed on the west coast of Canada. Services are to be provided on an 'as and when requested' basis.

Zone 1 - Canada West Coast:
Ports on the Canadian West Coast of the Pacific Ocean and within all adjoining bodies of water.

Logistics support services include the coordination of provisioning goods and services, including, but not limited to: refuse coordination, sewage removal, waste oil and aggregate water removal, disposal of hazardous materials, fresh potable water, pilots, tugboats, line handlers and berthing services, cargo lighterage, crane services, brow/gangway services, forklift services, telephone service, internet service, provision of fenders, electrical and steam connections and services, and provision of containment booms.

The requirement is for an agreement from September 1, 2021 until August 31, 2023, with an irrevocable option to extend for up to one additional one-year option period.

The limitation of expenditure for this requirement will be $ 1,200,000.00 (GST excluded) over the fixed work period, or $ 1,800,000.00 (GST excluded) if the option period is exercised.



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 Pacific 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.

To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Pacific Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at TPSGC.RPReceptiondessoumissions-PRBidReceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Bids will not be accepted if emailed directly to this email address.

Faxed and 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.

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.