Painting Houses in Iqaluit, Nunavut

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes Nature of Requirements:

Painting Services Standing Offer, Iqaluit, Nunavit

Work under this standing offer includes the provision of skilled licensed labour, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision and material as requested by Public Works and Government Services Canada in the form of call ups for painting services work at the the GOCB, Federal Housing, and any building that falls under PWGSC management within the jurisdiction of Nunavut. Services are to be provided on an "as required" basis. It is anticipated that only 1 firm will be issued a standing offer. The standing offer will be issued for a term of five (5) years. The total expenditures over the term is estimated at $250,000.00 (GST/HST included).

This procurement contains a MANDATORY requirements. See Part 4 for details.

"This Document Contains a Security Requirement"

There is a security requirement associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 4 - Evaluation Procedures and Basis of Selection, and Part 6A - Standing Offer. Offerors should consult the "Security Requirements for PWGSC Bid Solicitations - Instructions for Bidders" document on the Departmental Standard Procurement Documents Web site. Http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/lc-pl/lc-pl-eng.html#a29

The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).

Optional Site Visit

It is recommended that the Offeror or a representative of the Offeror visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for a tour of the work site. The site visit will be held on March 8, 2012 at 10:00 AM, at Building 2225, Iqaluit, Nunavut. Offerors may be requested to sign an attendance form. Offerors who do not attend or send a representative will not be given an alternative appointment but they will not be precluded from submitting a bid. Any clarifications or changes to the Request for Standing Offers resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the RFSO.

Aboriginal Benefits Evaluation The Contractor has the ability to receive evaluation deductions through the provision of Nunavut Land Claim involvement in their proposal. A reduction of up to 10% may be applied to the total assessed bid price base on the provision of proof that your organization or service provided meets the criteria stated in Aboriginal Benefits.

THE TENDER DOCUMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY ONLY THROUGH MERX DISTRIBUTION. Those wishing to obtain the Tender Document (the Request for Standing Offer), must place an order with MERX either online (www.merx.com) or by calling 1-800-964-MERX (6379).

Debriefings After issuance of a standing offer, offerors may request a debriefing on the results of the request for standing offers. Offerors should make the request to the Standing Offer Authority within 15 working days of receipt of notification that their offer was unsuccessful. The debriefing may be provided in writing, by telephone or in person.

Inquiries are to be directed to: Katherine Davyduke, PWGSC Supply Officer at Fax (780) 497-3510 or email: Katherine.Davyduke@pwgsc.gc.ca

This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in English. 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.