Security and Demarcation Fence Repairs, Bowden, AB

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: Government of Canada is moving its Government Electronic Tendering Service from MERX to Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders on June 1, 2013

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Security and Demarcation Fence Repairs,Bowden, AB

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of the Correctional Services Canada, is seeking tenders for the provision of all materials, equipment, labour and supervision to repair components of the security & demarcation fences at Correctional Services Canada, Bowden Institution, Alberta including:

Repair and replace concrete foundation (Concrete post anchoring); Repair and replace Mesh and Ties; Repair and replace Posts and Rails; Repair and replace Gates/gate components; Repair and replace Concertina and Barb wire and support components; and Protect and Maintain Fence and Motion Detection systems during construction.

Completion Date: 4 months from date of contract award.

OPTIONAL SITE VISIT There will be an optional site visit on May 10, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. Interested bidders are to meet at Correctional Services Canada, Main Gate Building, Bowden Institution, Bowden, Alberta.

All those choosing to attend the site visit will be required to complete a Canadian Police Information Computer (CPIC) Security Clearance Request Form. Security Clearance form is included with the tender document. Security clearance requests forms must be submitted directly to Jason Kremp / Greg Glimsdale at Fax No. (403) 227-8151 for processing no later than 24 hours prior to attending the site visit. A list will be compiled of all personnel attending. Persons with Criminal Records will be denied access to the Institution.

Code of Conduct: "IMPORTANT NOTICE: New measures related to Code of Conduct and certifications included in the solicitation documents requires attention."

Drawing 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 (ATT1) contains the Drawing and Specifications Package (DSP) which consists of PDF files organized in an industry recognized directory structure.

Inquiries are to be directed to: Sylvia Mayhew, PWGSC Supply Specialist at Fax #: (780) 497-3510.

This PWGSC Office provides procurement service to the public in English. 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.