CCGV F.G. Creed-Drydock & Winterizing

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TITLE: DRY-DOCKING - CCGV F.G. CREED - WINTER 2019-2020

F3065-190368/A Simoneau, Steve Telephone - (418) 649-2816 Facsimile - (418) 648-2209 Email : steve.simoneau@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

NOTICE

The requirement is exempt from the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), Annex 4 and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Chapter 10 Annex 1001.2b Paragraph 1, however, it is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and will be limited to suppliers in Eastern Canada, in accordance with Shipbuilding, Refit, Repair and Modernization Policy (1996-12-19).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Canadian Coast Guard vessel CCGV Frederick G. Creed is currently located in Section 17 of the Port of Quebec City and is declared unfit for navigation. The primary purpose of this requirement is to conduct an inspection of the hull and condition of the vessel, and to determine the needs and feasibility of a major reconstruction project for its structure and equipment, or it’s dismantling in the event that it is officially declared unfit for navigation. Therefore, the application of most of the options provided in this specification will depend on the outcome of this inspection.

The requirement is

a) To carry out the dry docking, the wintering specification and the ship maintenance regarding the Canadian Coast Guard Vessel (C.C.G.V.) Frederick G. Creed during the winter 2019-2020, in accordance with the associated Technical Specifications detailed in the Requirement attached as Annex A.

b) to carry out any approved unscheduled work not covered in paragraph a) above.

Also, due to the current condition of the vessel, interested suppliers will have to include in their proposal the towing costs and vessel liability for travel between section 17 of the Port of Québec City and their facilities.

PROPOSED WORK PERIOD

Work is to commence and be completed as follows

Start of work: November 27, 2019 or as per ship’s availability. (At the earlier date)

End of work: 1. Dry Dock Work period: 21 days at the latest after ship has been made available in order to perform the necessary inspections and the firm part of the work. If optional items are added following the inspections the end of the work will be modified accordingly.

2. Winterizing Dry Dock: from end of the work until March 31, 2020. (103 days).

ENQUIRIES All enquiries regarding this tender, are to be submitted in writing to the Contractual Authority: Steve Simoneau, Supply Specialist at steve.simoneau@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

To obtain more information, particularly on how to be informed of any AMENDMENTS to this solicitation, visit Tenders Frequently Asked Questions on BuyandSell.gc.ca/Tenders, under the item ?Tender notifications and amendments?.

BID RECEIVING Sealed tenders will be received in English or French at the following address:

Travaux publics & Services gouvernementaux Canada | Public Works & Governement Services Canada 601-1550 Avenue d'Estimauville, Québec (Québec), G1J 0C7.

Tenders can also be transmitted by fax to 418-648-2209.

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For any questions specifically related to bid on this tender, please communicate directly with the contact person indicated herein.

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