Thunder Bay, ON - Freight and Passenger Elevator Modernization and Maintenance

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:

EQ754-131626/A Dhanna, Sheila Telephone No. - (416) 512-5855 ( ) Fax No. - (416) 512-5862

Thunder Bay, Ontario. Government of Canada Building. 130 Syndicate Avenue South. Freight and Passenger Elevator Modernization and Maintenance. Project No: R.049625.001

This solicitation document will consist of a combined Invitation to Tender for Elevator Modernization Construction Project and Long-Term Elevator Maintenance services for Ten years (10) for the elevators. This combined Invitation to Tender will result in two separate contracts to cover both construction and maintenance. Both contracts will be awarded on the same date to the one selected contractor. The work of the maintenance contract is to commence upon award of the construction contract. Modernization of Elevators is to be completed within (5) months from date of contract award.

The work of this contract comprises of the replacement of the equipment for one geared freight elevator and the equipment and finishes for one hydraulic passenger elevator and related machinery as well as related minor interior renovations of the Government of Canada Building.

Due to the nature of work, some of the specific construction activities shall be carried out during off-hours and on weekends.

The package is presented as two distinct Invitations to Tender as follows: ? Invitation to Tender "A"- Construction Works- Elevator Modernization ? Invitation to Tender "B"- Elevating Devices Maintenance

To be considered for this project: (1) Tenderers are required to submit responsive tenders for both invitations. (2) Tenderers MUST be on the List of Prequalified Elevator Upgrade and Maintenance Contractors for ALL equipment involving Electric Elevators, Geared and Gearless Type and Hydraulic Elevators.

Failure to meet the above two criteria will result in tenderers being non-responsive and not considered for either the construction or maintenance contract.

NOTICE/CLARIFICATION

The successful tenderer who will be awarded both contracts must undertake all duties and responsibilities that a General Contractor undertakes in a standard construction contract, all as referred in the standard construction contracts. (GC19)

An Optional site visit: It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site. to examine the scope of work and visit existing site conditions. Arrangements have been made for a tour of the work . The site visit will be held on January 24, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the site, Main Entrance, Government of Canada Building. 130 Syndicate Avenue South. Thunder Bay, Ontario Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority, Sheila Dhanna at (416) 512-5855, (sheila.dhanna@pwgsc.gc.ca) to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. Bidders may be requested to sign an attendance form. Bidders 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 bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation.

The duration of the Modernization of the Elevators is to be completed within (5) months from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer.

Drawings and Specifications are now available for viewing and downloading in a Portable Document Format (PDF) or in a standard paper version. Tenderers 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 into, 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. Tender documents can be obtained from MERX by calling 1-800-964-6379 or visit their web site at www.merx.com.

All enquiries of a technical and contractual nature, are to be submitted to the Contracting Officers, Sheila Dhanna (sheila.dhanna@pwgsc.gc.ca) Telephone: (416) 512-5855, Facsimile: (416) 512-5862

Bid Receiving: Sealed tenders will be received at Public Works and Government Services Canada, 4900 Yonge Street, Bid Receiving, 12th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6A6. 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.