Wharf 95 specifications and drawing update

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Low Dollar Value Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: GENIVAR inc. 5355, boul. des Gradins Québec Quebec Canada G2J1C8 Nature of Requirements: UPDATE OF EXISTING DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, MODIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONS - WHARF 95

1. An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the issuance to the pre-identified supplier.

2. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has a requirement for the services of a consultant to update drawings and specifications for a bid originally produced by Genivar Inc in 2009 to rebuild Wharf95 at the Canadian Coast Guard base in Québec. The work will require the following: Validation and modification of drawings and specifications for the 2013 update; Evaluation of the work schedule and revision of cost estimates.

The project also involves modifying the existing designs and making additions to the original design: Design and planning for the replacement of 50T mooring bollards with 100T mooring bollards; Design and planning of a storm water collection and treatment system; Planning of the infrastructure required for the future installation of a cathodic protection system; Design and planning for the installation of a permanent defence where sections 95 and 94 meet; Modifying the temporary installation plan; Monitoring the file regarding the possibility of using a 110T crane on the edge of the wharf wall; Validation through calculation of the possibility of raising the wharf deck by 750 mm in the distant future; Providing translation, secretarial and assistance services during the bid solicitation period and management and coordination.

3. Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that it meets the following requirements: Be an engineering consulting firm authorized to practise in Quebec; Have in its employ engineers who are members of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec; Be an engineering consulting firm with experience in marine engineering, and more specifically in the design of plans and specifications for commercial wharves; Have in its employ engineers with experience in marine engineering, and more specifically in the design of plans and specifications for commercial wharves; Be capable of updating existing drawings and specifications, modifying existing designs, making additions to the original design and delivering them signed and sealed; Be able to deliver updated and modified drawings and specifications within six (6) weeks of the contract award.

4. This contract is subject to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

5. We believe that in accordance with the Professional Engineering Code of Ethics, only Genivar Inc engineers can put their seals on the updated drawings and specifications for Wharf 95. The seal of an engineer from another firm cannot be put on the work of an unsupervised third party.

6. The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement: Paragraph 6(b) - "The estimated expenditure does not exceed $100,000, GST/HST included."

7. The following limited tendering reason is invoked pursuant to the North American Free Trade Agreement: Article 1016 2.(d).

8. The updated and modified drawings and specifications shall be delivered within six (6) weeks of the contract award.

9. The estimated value of the contract, including all options, is $74,000 (not including GST/QST).

10. The proposed supplier for this contract is Genivar Inc. 5355 Des Gradins Blvd Québec, QC G2J 1C8

11. Suppliers that believe that they are fully qualified and able to provide the goods, services or construction services described in this ACAN may submit a Statement of Capabilities in writing to the resource 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. In the event that at least one satisfactory Statement of Capabilities is received no later than the closing date indicated in the ACAN, PWGSC could publish a request for proposals on MERX. In such a case, Genivar Inc would be able to submit a bid.

12. This notice will close on April 23, 2013, at 2:00 pm.

13. For any further information, please contact: Jean Rochette Supply Specialist Public Works and Government Services Canada Acquisitions Section 1550 d'Estimauville Blvd Québec, QC G1J 0C7

Tel.: 418-649-2834 Fax: 418-648-2209 E-mail: jean.rochette@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

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.