New Electrical Independent Power Source, 3300 Chatham, Steveston - Richmond, BC

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:

F1571-210727/A Fung, Donna (PWY) Telephone No. - (604) 671-9689 Email: Donna.Fung@pwgsc.gc.ca

Title: New Electrical Independent Power Source

Location: 3300 Chatham, Steveston - Richmond, BC

Note to Tenderers: Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and to encourage physical distancing, the bid receiving unit in Vancouver will remain open but with limited staff and limited hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Public tender openings will be suspended until further notice. Following solicitation closing, bid results will be recorded and may be obtained by e-mailing a request to the address indicated in the Invitation to Tender.

Please monitor Buyandsell.gc.ca closely as changes to bid closing dates may be necessary.

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:

SI06 Submission of Bid - Electronic Bid Submission by epost Connect service

Bids emailed directly will be rejected and deemed non-compliant. Please consult SI06 Submission of bid in the invitation to tender document for full details.

SI05 Bid Security Requirements. A scanned copy of a bond does not constitute a digital bond. Submitting copies (non-original, non-verifiable or scanned copy) of signed and sealed bid bond are not acceptable. Non-compliant bids will be given no further consideration. Please consult SI05 Bid Security Requirements in the invitation to tender document for full details.

Work Description: The scope of work includes the supply of materials, equipment, tools, services, labour, and all things necessary for the completion of the new electrical distribution system in Steveston Gulf 3300 Chatham site. Work includes, but is not limited to installation and modification of existing and new underground ducts and pull boxes for power and communication, BC Hydro coordination, installation of BC Hydro metering system and transformer , installation of precast concrete for the BC Hydro transformer, grounding, bonding of the electrical systems per CSA and BC Hydro standards; additional electrical work as specified within the electrical drawings.

Site Visit: There is no scheduled site visit. However, it is recommended that bidders 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.

3300 Chatham Street Richmond, BC V7E 3K1 The site is open to the public from 8am to 4pm, Mondays through Fridays.

Delivery Date: The work shall commence immediately upon official notification of acceptance of tender by the Contracting Authority and must be completed by February 28, 2022.

Enquiries: Donna Fung, Supply Specialist Tel: (604) 671-9689 Email: Donna.Fung@pwgsc.gc.ca

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

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.

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

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.