Meat Preparation Area Renovation

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:

Meat Preparation Area Renovation Kent Institution, Building Q, Agassiz, BC

EZ899-220465/A Park (PWY), Isabell Telephone No. - (604) 365-0073 ( ) Email: ji-yonisabell.park@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

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Please note that GI08 (Bid Security Requirements) and GI09 (Submission of Bid) of R2710T have been modified to include submission of bids electronically. Should you be interested in submitting your bid electronically, the following will apply:

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Work Description Work covered by Contract Documents: • This Contract covers the following work at the Kent Institution, Agassiz, BC. • Set up three temporary mobile coolers, including rental and maintenance for the duration of construction, for kitchen operations before all other construction activities. • Remove existing furniture and equipment from the scope area to a designated area within Building Q to facilitate demolition and construction. Provide construction barriers per specification. • Demolish existing floor finish and ceiling assembly with associated building components as indicated on drawings in the meat preparation area. • Salvage or dispose demolition debris according to specified procedures within. • Conduct abatement procedures according to specification and hazardous building material assessment report. • Construct new floor finish and ceiling assembly with electrical and mechanical upgrades in accordance with drawings and specification. • Additional electrical and mechanical upgrades in the mechanical room on the 2nd floor and the roof of Building Q. Refer scope details to electrical, mechanical drawings and specification. • Commissioning and close out procedures.

Work to be performed under this Contract includes, but not limited to, the following items covered further in the Contract documents: • Provide a detailed work plan including a project schedule and phasing. This work plan shall be submitted to the Departmental Representative for review to verify that there will be no interruption of service. • Do not start work until all essential equipment is delivered to the site and the work can proceed without delays. • Provide as-built drawings and closeout submittals.

Perform work of the kitchen and meat preparation area after normal working hours of the Institution from 18:00 to 05:00. Kitchen must be fully operational during normal hours from 06:00 to 17:30 without interruptions from construction

Site Visit There will be a site visit on July 14,2021 at 14:00 local time. Interested bidders are to meet at PSPC site office and sign-in prior to site visit starting. Direction to the site office is attached.

COVID-19 protocol: Masks and shields will be provided by CSC at the principal entrance, social distancing in place. Interested bidders are recommended to register with the Contracting Authority, Isabell Park at ji-yonisabell.park@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca by proving the names and the contact details. Registration should be completed no later than 24 hours prior to the site visit.

Special Instruction: no electronic devices will be permitted. Additional photos can be taken using PSPC provided camera. Any additional photos taken will be posted on the tendering site.

Completion of the Work The Contractor must perform and complete the Work within (12) weeks from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer.

Value of Project: To assist with bonding and insurance requirements this project is estimated to cost between $100,001 to $500,000.

Firms intending to submit proposals on this project should obtain documents through Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Addenda, when issued will be available from Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Firms that elect to base their proposal on 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.

This procurement office provides procurement services to the public in English.

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

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.