ACAN - Building Controls System Maintenance - Lethbridge AB

REQUIREMENT : The Lethbridge Research & Development Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta requires Building Control System Maintenance to an existing Siemen’s Controls System. The system consists of a server which runs a Desigo Software program and a BLN/Ethernet Network which operates PMX and TEC Panels and Expansion Boards. SERVICES REQUIRED The contractor will be required to provide : a) On Call Service during ‘regular working hours’ b) On-site Maintenance Service which will include but is not limited to : i) Custom programming and application services ii) Software and hardware services iii)  Central system services and minor system upgrades c) Emergency service outside ‘regular working hours’ d) Equipment installation and decommissioning e) Panel Replacements f) Technical Support g) Training STANDING OFFER PERIOD : The Standing Offer will be for a four (4) year period. Estimated Value : $ 800,000.00 (plus applicable taxes) PROPOSED CONTRACTOR : Siemens Canada Ltd. #24, 1930 Maynard Road SE Calgary AB T2E 6J8 SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION : Siemens Canada Limited owns the proprietary software / firmware and intellectual property of the computerized controlling aspect of the BMS (nodes/modules). No other companies can access or purchase the software upgrades or conduct the required programming language that Siemens uses for replacing / troubleshooting / updating the control nodes/modules. Other companies can supply / replace physical operating parts of the Siemens BMS system; however, they cannot provide any type of work or parts that deal with the computerized control system of the BMS The entire Building Management System was developed by the Siemens Corporation and they are the Original Equipment Manufacturer. This includes computer programming and related language. The software and firmware is only developed and available through Siemens Corporation. The entire Building Management System is built and programmed using Siemens software / firmware, intellectual property, and parts. Multiple versions cannot be managed with this hardware / software. There are other suppliers of this type of BMS but we would need to outfit the entire controls structure to their product and then sole-source to them. The cost to re-outfit our controls structure would be in the millions of dollars. ACAN NOTICE : 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 Authority. An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than 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. Inquiries on Submission of Statement of Capabilities 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 Solicitation Number, Name of Contracting Authority and 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.