Water Ingress at Section 1 Stairwell, North Side

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

EZ108-193210/A Martin, Delia (PWY) Telephone No. - (778) 707-2139 Fax No. - (604) 775-6633 Email: Delia.Martin@pwgsc.gc.ca

Title: Water Ingress at Section 1 Stairwell, North Side

Location: Esquimalt Graving Dock - Victoria, BC

Work Description: Work under this Contract covers the supply and mobilization of all labour, equipment, plant and materials as required and specified to repair concrete cracks and joints in the main filling and dewatering tunnel at the Esquimalt Graving Dock in Victoria, B.C.

Work to be performed under this Contract includes, but is not limited to, concrete repair work in de-watered tunnel: cutting and patching of linear joints in a confined space.

Optional Site Visit: Arrangements have been made for a site visit to be held on April 16, 2019 at 10:00 am PDST at the Esquimalt Graving Dock. Interested bidders are to meet at the PWGSC Project Management Office, Building NS31, Esquimalt Graving Dock, located at 825 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC.

Bidders are reminded that the Esquimalt Graving Dock is a heavy industrial site and WCB approved hard hats and safety footwear must be worn for the site visit.

The site visit will include access to the location of the above work within the main filling and emptying tunnel (a confined space). During the site visit, Canada will provide all confined space procedures, isolation, personnel and equipment to allow safe entry into the confined space during the site visit. One (1) bidder from each company will be permitted to enter the main tunnel during the site visit. Bidders who wish to access the main tunnel during the site visit MUST confirm intention with the Contracting Authority in advance of the site visit. Any bidder who fails to confirm intention to access the main tunnel in advance of the site visit will be denied access, without exception.

Bidders who wish to enter the main tunnel during the site visit MUST have their own personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to: personal safety harness and lanyard, gloves, safety footwear, hard hat, eye protection, non-flammable source of personal lighting such as a personal flashlight or headlamp, and appropriate clothing for a damp marine environment. Rubber boots are recommended as the main tunnel may have up to 100mm of water in it during the site visit. Any bidder that does not have the PPE listed above (the minimum requirement) with them at the time of the site visit will be denied access to the main filling and emptying tunnel, without exception. Canada will not provide any PPE to bidders during the site visit.

Bidders are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.

The front gate commissionaire will only allow access to the site if previous visitor information is provided and names appear on the visitor list.

Interested bidders are requested to provide their name(s) and company name(s) to the Contracting Authority, Delia Martin, at delia.martin@pwgsc.gc.ca by 2:00 pm PDST on April 15, 2019, if attending the site visit.

THIS CONTRACT CONTAINS A SECURITY REQUIREMENT: 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 Industrial Security Directorate (CISD), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).

The Contractor/Offeror personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must EACH hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS, granted or approved by CISD/PWGSC. Until the security screening of the Contractor personnel required by this Contract has been completed satisfactorily by CISD, PWGSC, the Contractor personnel MAY NOT ENTER sites without an escort.

Delivery Date: The Contractor shall perform and complete the work within 16 weeks after Contract Award, within the available work period: Tentative Work Period: April 23 - August 26, 2019.

Value of Project: To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated to cost between $225,000 and $275,000.

Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender (solicitation) documents through Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Addenda, when issued will be available from Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Firms that elect to base their bids on tender (solicitation) documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk and will be solely responsible to inform the tender calling authority of their intention to bid.

Enquiries: Delia Martin, Supply Specialist Tel: (778) 707-2139 Fax: (604) 775-6633 Email: Delia.Martin@pwgsc.gc.ca

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.