S/O Diving Inspections - Various Locations -Central NL

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: S/O Diving Inspections - Various Locations -Central NL

EA003-161185/A Chaulk, Patricia Telephone No. - (709) 772-8357 Fax No. - (709) 772-4603

Public Works and Government Services requires a Regional Individual Standing Offer for Diving Inspections in various locations in Central, Newfoundland and Labrador. The work covered under this Standing Offer requires the services of a diving firm to perform diving inspections and minor repairs on marine structures and facilities at various locations in Central, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Central Newfoundland consists of: East of, and including Jackson's Arm and McCallum, West of, but not including Clarenville and Long Harbour (Fortune Bay).

The term for the standing offer is for 2 years, on an "as and when required basis". A standing offer is an agreement and not a contract. The Crown reserves the right to award to more than one contractor. A ranking methodology for multiple standing offers may be used, if applicable. Should Canada exercise its right to award a standing offer to more than one contractor, work will be granted to the primary contractor on the right of first refusal basis.

Bidders must refer to R2710T GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES - BID SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (GI) (2015-07-03) for the Integrity Provisions applicable to this requirement.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Bidders must refer to Section 01 35 29, Item 1.10 Project/Site Conditions of specifications before performing any site inspection or preliminary work on site.

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Bids will be received in English, or French at: Public Works and Government Services Canada, Bid Receiving Unit, 10 Barter's Hill, P.O. Box 4600, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 5T2

Bid Security is NOT a requirement for this tender.

The estimated value for this opportunity is within the range of: $250,001.00 to $500,000.00

GSIN # H300E and 5133C Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.