RCMP Patrol Vessel Lindsay - Docking & Refit

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:

Summary The Statement of Work is as follows: (a) To carry out work on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Patrol Vessel Lindsay in accordance with the associated technical specifications detailed in Annex A; and (b) To carry out Unscheduled Work authorized by the Contracting Authority.

Work Period Work must commence and be completed as follows: Commence: March 15, 2021; Complete: May 30, 2021.

By submitting a bid, the Bidder certifies that it has sufficient material and human resources allocated or available and that the above work period is adequate to both complete the known work and absorb a reasonable amount of unscheduled work.

From refit start date to the end of the work period, when the vessel will be unmanned during that period, it will be considered to be out of commission and it will be in the care and custody of the Contractor and under its control.

Bidder Capabilities Bidders will be required to supply with their bid: a. Details of Bidder capabilities, how they will comply with mandatory requirements and how they will deliver any other requested goods and services. b. List of specialized sub-contractors to be engaged in the performance of the work.

Security Requirement There is no security requirement applicable to this Contract.

Optional Bidders’ Conference and Site Visit There is an optional bidders’ conference and site visit associated with this requirement. Consult Part 2 - Bidder Instructions.

Sourcing Strategy The sourcing strategy related to this procurement will be limited to suppliers in the Area of Origin of the vessel (Western Canada), in accordance with the PWGSC Supply Manual Article 3.170.10(b). This procurement is subject to CFTA and is exempt from the WTO-AGP (see Annex 4).

Integrity Provisions As per the Integrity Provisions under section 01 of Standard Instructions 2003 bidders must provide a list of all Owners and/or Directors and other associated information as required. Refer to https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ci-if/bulletins/renseignements-information-eng.html for additional information on the Integrity Provisions.

Preliminary Notification Pending the completion of the bid evaluation process, each Bidder will be notified of its preliminary ranking within 5 working days of the solicitation closing date. The notification will be made by e-mail by the Contracting Authority.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Pacific Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority.

Suppliers are required to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.

To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Pacific Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at TPSGC.RPReceptiondessoumissions-PRBidReceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Bids will not be accepted if emailed directly to this email address.

Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.