Design-Build Replacement of Elevators

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This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number EW038-221455/A dated 2021-12-02 with a closing of 2022-01-11 at 14:00 CST. A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to bidders who bid on the previous solicitation.

Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) Northern Forestry Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Design-Build Replacement of Elevators

Public Services & Procurement Canada is delivering a project for Natural Resources Canada regarding the removal and replacement of 2 existing passenger elevators at their Northern Forestry Centre located in Edmonton, Alberta. One elevator has 4 stops and the other has 5. The existing elevators are aged and beyond their serviceable life.

This project will be delivered via a design-build approach.

The building was constructed in 1969 and is a 3-storey concrete framed structure with a basement and penthouse. Functionally, the building is a mix of both office and laboratory spaces. There have been various upgrades to the building over it’s 50 years life span though the existing elevators are original. The facility is occupied and will remain so for the duration of this project.

The work for this project will include, but is not limited to, the following: development of engineered plans and specifications for all project related work; removal and/or disposal and/or salvage of the existing equipment; procurement and installation of the new elevator equipment; integration of the new elevators into existing building mechanical/electrical systems; as more fully described in the Terms of Reference.

OPTIONAL SITE VISIT

There will be a site visit on April 25, 2022 at 10:00 am (local time). Interested bidders are to meet at the main entrance of the Northern Forestry Centre, 5320 122 Street NW, Edmonton, AB.

This site visit is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. The person(s) who attend must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or, for personnel that are unable to be vaccinated due to a certified medical contraindication, religion or other prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act, subject to accommodation and mitigation measures that have been presented to and approved by Canada.

Bidders must communicate with the Contracting Authority no later than April 25, 2022 at 9:00 am (MDT) to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. Bidders must also complete and submit the certification contained in the bid solicitation (see SI02 OPTIONAL SITE VISIT).

This requirement is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. All Bidders must provide with their bid, the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification attached to this bid solicitation (Appendix 2),

This Certification incorporated into the bid solicitation on its closing date is incorporated into, and forms a binding part of any resulting Contract. Failure to complete and provide the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification as part of the bid will render the bid non-responsive.

This procurement contains mandatory requirements. Failure to comply may result in rejection of your bid.

Standard terms and conditions for this procurement are incorporated by reference into, and form part of, the bid and contract documents. The standard documents are issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada and may be viewed at (https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/standard-acquisition-clauses-and-conditions-manual).

Firms intending to submit bids on this project should obtain bid documents through the GETS service provider on the Government of Canada Web site at http://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tenders. Firms that obtain bid documents from a source other than the official site run the risk of not receiving a complete package.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Sealed bids will be received at: Contracting Services, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Room 310, 269 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 1B3.

Closing Date: May 31, 2022 14:00h. CDT. 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.