Pollution Response Vessels

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: 

Summary
The Canadian Coast Guard has a requirement to have industry build four (4) Pollution Response Vessels (PRV) with trailers, with an option for one additional vessel and trailer, in accordance with Annex A - 
Requirement. 
Canada will supply the vessel design and require the Contractor to complete a design check of the design against the requirements of Annex A - Requirement prior to building the vessels.

Trade Agreements
This procurement is for the Canadian Coast Guard and is therefore subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, but exempt under the World Trade Agreement, Canadian European Trade Agreement, and other international trade agreements.

Preliminary Notification
Pending the completion of the bid evaluation process, each Bidder will be notified of its preliminary ranking within 2 working days of the solicitation closing date. The notification will be made by e-mail by the Contracting Authority.

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 from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

Enquiries - Bid Solicitation
All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later than 10 calendar days before the bid closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered.

Canadian Content
This requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods.

epost Connect service
This bid solicitation requires bidders to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their bid electronically. Bidders must refer to Part 2 entitled Bidder Instructions, and Part 3 entitled Bid Preparation Instructions, of the bid solicitation, for further information.

This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in English.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

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.