Fire Alarm Audibility Upgrade

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: ***THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO EXTEND THE BID CLOSING DATE FROM WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 AT 2:00 P.M. TO FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 AT 2:00 P.M.*** ----------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------

***THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO EXTEND THE BID CLOSING DATE FROM TUESDAY AUGUST 28, 2012 AT 2:00 P.M. TO WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 AT 2:00 P.M.*** ----------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------

NOTE TO BIDDERS: Important changes to the Code of Conduct that require your attention have been intoduced in the Invitation to Tender documents. These changes are effective immediately.

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: EP788-130872/A, R.011971.212, Confederation Building Fire Alarm Audibility Upgrade, 229 Wellington Street, Ottawa. Ontario.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The existing fire alarm system in the Confederation Building at 229 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON is dated, in poor condition, and not functioning correctly. The system does not meet today's National and Ontario Building Codes and Fire Codes with respect to required audibility levels throughout the various offices and occupied areas of the building. After tests and studies it was determined that the existing system must be replaced in its entirety, with new code compliant fire alarm audibility devices along with additional devices added throughout the building. Work is to be completed within forty (40) weeks after contract award.

MANDATORY SECURITY REQUIREMENT: This procurement contains a mandatory security requirement. At bid closing, the Bidder must hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS), issue by the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC). Failure to comply with this requirement will render the Bid non-compliant and no further consideration will be given to the Bid.

SITE VISIT: There will be a site visit on August 15, 2012 at 10h00. Interested bidders shall meet by the Commissionaires Desk, main entrance of the Confederation Building, 229 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario. Photo ID will be required.

ENQUIRIES: All enquiries are to be submitted to the Contractual Authority: Suzette Searchwell, Tel: (819) 956-6645, facsimile (819) 956-8335 or by email at suzette.searchwell@pwgsc-tpsgc.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 MERX at http://www.merx.com by stating the Invitation to Tender number. The telephone number for MERX is 1-800-964-MERX (6379) all across Canada.

Amendments, when issued, will be available from MERX. 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.