Snow Clearing & Removal – Resolute Bay

ADVANCE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE (ACAN) Snow Clearing & Removal – Resolute Bay Environment Climate Change Canada has a requirement for Snow Clearing and Snow Removal in Resolute Bay, NU. The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal the government’s intention to award a contract for these services to ATCO Structures & Logistics, PO Box 88, Resolute Bay, NU X0A 0V0 Before awarding a contract, however, the government would like to provide other suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying the requirements set out in this Notice, by submitting a statement of capabilities during the 15 calendar day posting period. If other potential suppliers submit a statement of capabilities during the 15-calendar day posting period that meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, the government will proceed to a full tendering process on either the government's electronic tendering service or through traditional means, in order to award the contract. If no other supplier submits a statement of capabilities showing how they meet the requirements set out in the ACAN by the specified closing then a contract will be awarded to the pre-selected supplier. BACKGROUND The Resolute Bay Upper Air (UA) station is located at Resolute Bay, NU. This region has 8 months of snow per year. There is a requirement to have regular snow clearing at the station not only to allow Upper Air technicians access to the buildings but also for the water and sewage delivery/pick up at this location. The accumulation of snow makes it impossible for these delivery trucks to access the station. Timing of the snow clearings is imperative as the Upper Air observations take place early in the morning (5am). If snow is not cleared prior the morning observations this becomes a health and safety issue as the UA technicians cannot gain access to the site and safely release a weather balloon. The proposed contract is for a period of one snow clearing season from October 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018. With two option years from October 2018 to May 31, 2019 and October 2019 to May 31, 2020 The estimated value of the contract, including the option period, is $100,000 (including GST). Minimum Essential Requirements Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that it meets the following requirements:  Has the capability or past experience, to perform snow clearing work Justification for the Pre-Selected Supplier Resolute Bay is a very small isolated arctic community. ECCC is unaware of any other potential suppliers.  Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to meet the specified requirements may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the Contracting Authority identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements. (If applicable) This requirement is set aside in accordance with the government's Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. Only statements of capabilities from Aboriginal suppliers will be considered. The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities September 6, 2017 closing time, 14:00 Mountain). Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to: Crystal Hendrickson Environment Canada Telephone: 780-951-8659 Email: crystal.hendrickson@canada.ca-