Environmental Services

Trade Agreement: Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB) Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

This amends the closing date of the NPP to 2 June 2014

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

This Solicitation No. EQ447-141642/A is for the provision of professional and technical services for Environmental Site Assessments, Risk Assessments and Site Remediation/Risk Management Measures in Ontario Region for Public Works & Government Services Canada.

It is anticipated that two (2) Regional Individual Standing Offers for a combined estimated total of $1,500,000.00 (GST extra) for the two year period will be issued.

The period of the RISOs is from date of issue to 31 March 2016 with the right to request two additional one year extension periods.

This procurement has been set aside under the federal government's Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB). In order to be considered, firms must certify that they qualify as an Aboriginal business as defined in the SPAB and that they will comply with all requirements of the SPAB.

There is another very similar solicitation - Solicitation No. EQ447-141528/A. That solicitation is open to all potential suppliers, including Aboriginal businesses.

PWGSC requires professional and technical services for various types of environmental projects in Ontario region. It is anticipated that two Regional Individual Standing Offers (RISOs) will be issued to Aboriginal businesses.

Before issuance of a standing offer, the following conditions must be met:

1. The Contractor/Offeror must, at all times during the performance of the Contract/Standing Offer, hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS), issued by the Canadian In-dustrial Security Directorate (CISD), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).

2. The Contractor/Offeror personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must EACH hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS, granted or approved by CISD/PWGSC.

3. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are NOT to be awarded without the prior written permission of CISD/PWGSC.

4. The Contractor/Offeror must comply with the provisions of the:

(a) Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable).

(b) Industrial Security Manual (Latest Edition).

Aboriginal bidders may also chose to submit offer(s) under Solicitation No. EQ447-141528/A. A separate and complete offer is required for each package submitted in response to that solicitation. Clearly indicate the Solicitation Number and the package for which you wish to be considered.

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.