LOW RISE ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: PROJECT INFORMATION: Project number R. 052232.002, Modernization of Elevators and Subsequent Long-term Maintenance of the Elevators (ten (10) years plus the option to extend by up to three (3) additional five (5) year periods), Ottawa Technology Centre, 875 Heron Road, Ottawa, Ontario.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project will upgrade the elevator systems and components on the low rise section of the complex to modern standards (addressing code compliance issues and good practice) as part of an overall program being undertaken at the Canada Revenue Agency's at 875 Heron Road. The low rise building is served by: 5 passenger elevators and one service elevator used for heavy transport.

During the modernization contract, the contractor will be responsible for the maintenance of the elevators being modernized as indicated in the modernization specification. Upon completion of the modernization work, Subsequent long-term maintenance contract of the elevators will commence.

Construction work (modernization of the elevators) is to be completed within ninety two (92) weeks after contract award. Subsequent long-term maintenance of the elevators (10 years) shall commence on the date of issuance of the Certificate of Completion of the construction work.

In order to have their bids considered, bidders must be registered on all applicable List of Prequalified Elevator Maintenance Contractors for Electric Elevators in the province of Ontario.

MANDATORY SECURITY REQUIREMENT: This procurement contains a mandatory security requirement. At bid closing, the Bidder must hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS) Clearance. Failure to comply with this requirement will render the Bid non-compliant and no further consideration will be given to the Bid.

In order to have their bids considered, bidders must be registered on all applicable 'List of Prequalified Elevator Maintenance Contractors for Electric Elevators in the province of Ontario.

SITE VISIT: There will be a site visit on October 8, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Interested bidders shall meet at the Security Desk of the Ottawa Technology Centre, 875 Heron Road, Ottawa, Ontario.

ENQUIRIES: All enquiries are to be submitted to the Contractual Authority: Jacques D'Aoust, tel: (819) insert phone number, facsimile (819) 956-8335 or by email at jacques.d'aoust@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Enquiries 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.

BID DOCUMENTS: Firms intending to submit bids on this project should obtain bid documents through the Government Electronic Tendering Service at http://Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders or at the toll-free number 1-855-886-3030. Amendments, when issued, will be available from the same government electronic tendering service.

Firms that elect to base their bids on bid documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk and will be solely responsible to inform the bid calling authority of their intention to bid.

BID RECEIVING: Sealed bids will be received at: Public Works and Government Services Canada, Bid Receiving Unit, Place du Portage, Phase III, Main Lobby Core 0A1, 11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 1C9. 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.