Barge -9.1M Self Propelled Aluminum

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: File: F7047-130037

Buyer: Colleen Dalton Tel: 709-772-4931

Title: Fabricate and supply one (1) 9.1 to 9.2m aluminum self propelled barge.

Requirement: The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has a requirement to have a contractor fabricate and supply one (1) 9.1 to 9.2m aluminum self propelled barge based on the requirements of the technical statement of requirements included with the invitation to tender document. There are also fifteen (15) drawings included to outline the construction, outfit and machinery systems for construction of the barge. Construction will be completed based on the current Transport Canada Marine Safety Branch (TCMSB) Marine Safety Publication TP 1332 "Construction Standards for Small Vessels".

There are many mandatory requirements to be met stated in the invitation to tender document. The tender with the lowest price will be recommended for award of the contract once all compliant bids have been identified.

There will be three milestone payments made on this requirement. One payment will be made after the hull construction and inspection, another payment made after outfitting delivery before installation and the final payment will be made after final inspection and sea trials.

Delivery of the barge is to the Canadian Coast Guard Base in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. 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.