RISO Floating Plant Dredging- Prince Edward Island

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RISO Floating Plant Dredging- Prince Edward Island

ED001-222086/A Johnston (PWJ), Edward Telephone No. - (506) 343-6382 Fax No. - (506) 851-6759

RISO Floating Plant Dredging- Prince Edward Island Project No R.115709.001

NOTE

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As a responsible employer, the Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees. On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced its Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. (https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694)

In alignment with this important measure, all supplier personnel (including subcontractor personnel) who access federal government workplaces will also be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This requirement came into effect on November 15,2021 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

RISO Floating Plant Dredging, Prince Edward Island

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) has a requirement to establish a Regional Individual Standing Offer (RISO). Work under this Standing Offer Agreement consists of floating plant dredging when requested from date of award to January 31, 2023, at various public wharves and entrance channels at various locations on Prince Edward Island.

The estimate for this opportunity is within the following cost category: $1,000,001 to $5,000,000 (HST included)

All work is to be completed on an "as and when required basis". Bidders should note that there is no guarantee that the full or any amount of the Standing Offer will be called up.

More than one Standing Offer may be issued for this requirement.

All work is to be performed in accordance with the specifications for PWGSC Project Number R. 115709.001 forming part of the bid document.

A bid opening will be held at the Bid Receiving Unit, Room 4479, 4th floor, 1045 Main Street, MONCTON, New Brunswick. Inquiries: All inquiries of a technical nature and all questions of a contractual nature are to be submitted in writing to the Contractual Authority: Edward Johnston, telephone - (506) 343-6382, facsimile - (506) 851-6759, email - edward.johnston@pwgsc.gc.ca. Inquiries are to be made in writing and should be received no less than five (5) calendar days prior to the closing date to allow sufficient time to respond. Inquiries are to be made in accordance with S102 - Enquiries During The Solicitation Period, under Special Instructions To Bidders in the solicitation document.

Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender documents through the Government Electronic Tendering System (GETS). Addenda, when issued, will be available on GETS. Standard terms and conditions for this procurement are incorporated by reference, and form part of the tender and contract documents. The standard documents are issued by Public Works and Government Services and may be viewed at buyandsell.gc.ca.

This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in both official languages. 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.