EGD Waterlot -Phase 1C Fish Habitat

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Esquimalt Graving Dock Waterlot Remediation Project Phase 1C Compensatory Fish Habitat Construction Colwood, B.C. Canada

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) intends to issue an invitation to tender (ITT) in April 2013 for the construction of Phase 1C Compensatory Fish Habitat to be located at Dunn's Nook, at the Department of National Defence, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, Colwood Property, Colwood, B.C.

Work under this requirement covers the construction of compensatory intertidal marsh habitat for the Esquimalt Graving Dock Waterlot Remediation Project - Phase 1C. The compensatory habitat is to be constructed at Dunn's Nook, located at the Department of National Defence (DND) Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt, Colwood Property, BC. Dunn's Nook is an intertidal basin located on the west side of Esquimalt Harbour and the work under this requirement includes the excavation and disposal of contaminated sediments and backfilling with clean imported fill materials, construction of intertidal marsh habitat, erosion protection, and the supply, planting, and, maintenance of marsh vegetation for a 2 year period following completion of the construction on March 30, 2014.

The preliminary estimate for the work is $2,100,000.00 CAD GST/HST extra.

The upcoming opportunity will be published on: www.merx.com

In accordance with the Government of Canada Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) announced on March 27, 1996, the requirement described herein has been designated by PWGSC as set aside under PSAB and will be restricted to qualified Aboriginal businesses.

Potential proponents of the upcoming opportunity are advised to contact Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) to obtain information about the PSAB at the following website and coordinates: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Aboriginal Procurement & Business Promotion Directorate Phone: 1-800-400-7677 Fax: 819-956-9837 Email: saea-psab@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca Website: Http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100032802

The work will include the following industrial Security Requirement:

1. The Contractor 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). 2. The Contractor personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must EACH hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS, granted or approved by CISD/PWGSC. 3. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are NOT to be awarded without the prior written permission of CISD/PWGSC.

Please contact the Contracting Authority below to register your interest in the opportunity and for additional information about the industrial security requirement.

Contracting Authority: Mark Richter Acquisitions | Approvisionnements Pacific Region | Région du Pacifique Public Works and Government Services Canada | Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada 401-1230 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 3X4 | 401-1230 rue Government, Victoria, C-B, V8W 3X4 mark.richter@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca Telephone | Téléphone 250-363-3214 Facsimile | Télécopieur 250-363-0395

This notice is intended for information purposes only and may be subject to change without notice. Release of this information does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government of Canada to contract for any of the above mentioned requirements. Delivery Date: 30/03/2014

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.