Tug, Barge, and Heavy Equipment

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:

1.1 Statement of Work The Canadian Coast Guard objective is to rebuild or refurbish fixed aids to navigation in Barkley Sound and Alberni Inlet area, British Columbia and requires the Contractor to provide tug, barge and crane chartering services, heavy machinery assistance, and construction support. The maintenance/repair of the aids to navigation are essential to ensure safe and accessible waterways for Canadians. The work to be done is detailed in the Statement of Work at Annex A of the solicitation. 1.2 Work Period The period is:

Commence: 22 September, 2017; Complete: 9 November, 2017.

Detailed tasking and scheduling, to be completed within the above period, is given in the Statement of Work referenced at Annex A. 1.3 Debriefings Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days of receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

1.4. Trade Agreements The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

1.5 Canadian Content The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services.

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.