Implementation Photovoltaic Systems

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:

EZ899-182802/A

Title: Implementation of Photovoltaic Systems

Location: Sidney, Nanaimo and Richmond, BC

Note to Tenderers: 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 contains the Drawings and Specifications Package (DSP) which consists of PDF files organized in an industry recognized directory structure.

BID DEPOSITORY: The General Contractor must obtain bids for the Electrical trades through BidCentral Online Bidding for Subcontractors (BOBS) according to its rules of procedure (www.bidcentral.ca/bobs). All questions regarding BidCentral Online Bidding for Subcontractors is to be referred to the BOBS Administrator as indicated in the BOBS rules of procedures.

The General Contractor must instruct the Electrical Trade Contractors bidding directly to the General Contractor to bid on the scope of the work as defined in the BOBS rules of procedures (e.g. trade definitions, specification sections etc.).

Notwithstanding anything else contained in this bid solicitation, no Bidder, General Contractor or Subcontractor or any other person or entity will have any claim whatsoever (including but not limited to a claim of negligence) or any compensation of any kind whatsoever against Canada as a result of participation in or use of BOBS, or participation in the BOBS process, or as a result of the interpretation, application or non-application of their rules of procedure.

Work Description: Work to be performed under this Contract includes, but is not limited to, the following items covered further in the Contract documents: .1 Construction, supply and Installation of the following systems: · Sidney - a new 80kWp Roof mounted PV System on a premanufactured ballasted racking system · Sidney - a new 120kWp PV system on a custom-built carport structure. Carport structure to be constructed/installed as part of this contract. · Nanaimo - a new 13kWp Roof Mounted PV System on a premanufactured ballasted racking system · Richmond - a new 15kWp PV system on a custom-built carport structure. Carport structure to be constructed/installed as part of this contract. .2 The panel and inverter sizes indicated on the electrical drawings are indicative. The contractor can offer alternate panel capacity and inverter sizes that matches the kWp indicated in .1 above. The technology shown on electrical drawings and PV system specifications shall be complied with. .3 Modifications and additions to the existing electrical systems to accommodate the new PV systems as well as additional lighting circuits as shown on the single line diagrams. .4 The existing electrical system must remain operational at all times and only planned outages will be allowed after hours for the modifications to the main electrical panels. .5 The construction of the carports to accommodate the PV installation, including all civil, structural and architectural elements as shown on the drawings. This will include the making good of all finished surfaces as well landscaped areas that were disrupted or damaged during construction of this project. Removal and replanting of trees to facilitate carport installation is to be included in this contract. .6 The supply of a PV weather station for the Sidney site, to enable the tracking of the actual PV system on a monitoring system. .7 Removal and disposal of waste and unused materials from site. .8 Commissioning and testing of all equipment installed as part of this contract. .9 Demonstration and training of personnel as directed by the Departmental Representative. Refer to Section 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training. .10 Work with departmental representative for DDC tie-in. .11 Work with departmental representative (DR) archaeologist and First Nations representative during excavations at the Sidney and Richmond sites. .12 Patch, repair, waterproof and paint walls, roof and ceiling surfaces. .13 Restore back to existing finished conditions (make good) all paved, road and landscaped surfaces that are excavated for cable routes. Refer to architectural, civil and structural details. .14 Submit and track all necessary BC Hydro applications and include in the contract all necessary cost for this activity.

Optional Site Visits: Bidders are strongly recommended to visit the site prior to submitting a tender for this work and to make inquiries or investigations necessary to become thoroughly acquainted with the site as well as the nature and extent of the work.

Arrangements have been made for first OPTIONAL site visit to be held on: Time: 11:30am local time Date: March 12, 2018 Location: Institute of Ocean Sciences (ISO) 9860 West Saanich Rd, Sidney, BC Instructions: Bidders are instructed to meet inside the DFO building by the main reception desk. Appropriate footwear and a high visibility vest are recommended when coming on site.

Arrangements have been made for the second OPTIONAL site visit to be held on: Time: 10:30am local time Date: March 13, 2018 Location: Pacific Biological Station (PBS) 3190 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC Instructions: Bidders are instructed to meet inside the Taylor building by the DFO reception desk. Appropriate footwear and a high visibility vest are recommended when coming on site.

Arrangements have been made for the third OPTIONAL site visit to be held on: Time: 10:30am local time Date: March 14, 2018 Location: Sea Island Hovercraft Base 4260 Inglis Drive, Richmond, BC Instructions: Bidders are instructed to meet at the main gate of the site. Appropriate footwear and a high visibility vest are recommended when coming on site.

Note: Interested bidders should provide their name(s) to Tian Lam at tian.lam@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca no later than 24 hours prior to the site visit to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. Bidders may be required to sign an attendance form.

Delivery Date: The Contractor shall perform and complete the Work within twenty-eight (28) weeks from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer. The priority is to have the Nanaimo site completed within eighteen (18) weeks of acceptance of the offer.

Estimated Value: To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated to cost approximately $2,100,000.00 (GST included).

Enquiries: Tian Lam, Supply Specialist Tel: (604) 363-7968 Email: Tian.Lam@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

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