HVAC DDC Units

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: Automatic Controls (Edmonton) Ltd. 9010-20 St. Edmonton Alberta Canada T6P1K8 Nature of Requirements: HVAC DDC Units, Coutts, Alberta

1. Purpose of an Advance Contract Notice (ACAN)

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows department and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a goods, service or construction contract to a pre-identified supplier. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting officer will proceed to a full tendering process.

2. Definition of requirements and sole source justification

The US / Canada Joint Border Facility opened on September 29, 2003 and is a unique facility as it is compiled of five buildings each with separate HVAC system. The entire portfolio is built on 10 hectares of land and the Main Port Building is exactly on the border. The warranty expired on September 29, 2005 for the Main Port Building (MPB), Canadian Tertiary Building (CTI), United States Secondary Inspection Building (USIB), and the United States Commercial Inspection Building (UCI). The Canadian Commercial Inspection Building (CCI) was on warranty until August 31, 2006.

The semi-annual inspections are to ensure that the HVAC systems are in top operating condition for the changing seasons, to address operating concerns and to make adjustments to the programming sequences to meet changing needs. This service includes any upgrades to software at no extra cost.

2.1 Minimum Essential Requirements

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that its product meets the following specifications:

I. T.A.C. certification

3. Trade Agreements

Article 1016, Section 2, (b) of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) "...where, for works of art, or for reasons connected with the protection of patents, copyrights or other exclusive rights, or proprietary information or where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons, the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists;"

Article 506, Section 12 (b) of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) "...where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons and the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no alternative or substitute exists;"

4. Government Contracts Regulations Exception

This contract is subject to subsection 6 (d) of the Government Contracts Regulations, in that only one person or company is capable of performing the contract.

5. Total Estimated Value

CAD $75,000.00 (GST included)

6. Proposed Contractor

Automatic Controls (Edmonton) Ltd. 9010 20 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta T6P 1K8

7. Departmental Contact Person

Suppliers may address inquiries or submit their statement of capabilities to:

Name: Christopher Lau Position: Supply Specialist Tel: (780) 566-2195 Fax: (780) 497-3510 Email: christopher.lau @pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Name: Anthony Tiet Position: Student Procurement Officer Tel: (780) 497-3649 Fax: (780) 497-3510 E-mail: anthony.tiet@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

8. Submission of Statement of Capabilities by Suppliers

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person 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.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officers name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.

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

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person 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.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.