Kitchener, ON - Extension of Control Equipment Room and Cell Additions

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Project No. R.042826.001 Kitchener, ON - Extension of Control Equipment Room and Cell Additions

Extension of Time. Notice is hereby given that the closing date for the reception of tenders previously due 07 June 2012 is extended to 14:00 hours, 12 June 2012.

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of Correctional Services Canada, Grand Valley Institution (GVI) for Women, has a requirement for an extension of the control equipment room and cell additions, located at 1575 Homer Watson Blvd., Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2C5.

This project includes a 64m2 expansion of the existing communication equipment room and a 42m2 addition of 2 new segregation cells. The expansion includes for a new UPS system, new data racks and the relocation of the network video recorders. Existing mechanical room (Basement) will be expanded by 24m2. Construction is to match existing which includes an EFIS insulated stucco system on concrete block, reinforced concrete and precast concrete slab structure, some steel roof structure and mod bit roofing.

The work must be performed in accordance with Specification and Drawings entitled Extension of Control Equipment Room and Cell Additions, Project No. R.042826.001, Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2C5, dated 2012-04-25 will form part of the bid document.

SITE VISIT The site visit for this project is OPTIONAL. Arrangements have been made for a tour of the work site. The site visit will be held on the 16 May 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Bidders are to meet at 1575 Homer Watson Blvd., Kitchener, Ontario, at the front enterance of GVI. Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority, Mary Caporusso, at (416) 512-5859 or e-mail: mary.caporusso@pwgsc.gc.ca, two (2) days before the scheduled visit to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. The representative of the bidder will be required to sign Site Visit Attendance Sheet at the visit.

Bidders who do not attend or send a representative will not be given an alternate appointment. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation. Contractors must bring picture ID. Contractors will NOT be allowed to bring cell phones, cameras, wallets, money and cigarettes inside the institution.

The duration of work is scheduled to be completed within 30 weeks from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer.

Bid Security is a MANDATORY requirement for this tender.

Drawings and Specifications are now available for viewing and downloading in a Portable Document Format (PDF) or in a standard paper version. Bidders should note that Attachment 1 (ATT 1) contains the Drawings and Specifications Package (DSP) which consists of PDF files organized in an industry recognized directory structure.

Standard terms and conditions for this procurement are incorporated by reference, and form part of the tender and contract documents. The standard documents are issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada and may be viewed on the MERX electronic bulletin board as part of the information module. Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender documents through the MERX services provider. enquiries of a technical and contractual nature, are to be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Mary Caporusso,Telephone: (416) 512-5859, Facsimile: (416) 512-5862, Email Address: mary.caporusso@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca.

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.