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T8010-130150/A Levesque, Gerard Telephone No. - (819) 956-1581 Fax No. - (819) 956-7725
Public Notice of Ferry Purchase Replacement of MV Princess of Acadia Project
1. PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this Public Notice of Ferry Purchase ("Public Notice") is to provide notice that Transport Canada has an immediate requirement to replace the MV Princess of Acadia and to request information regarding any potential existing vessels available for sale for the Replacement of MV Princess of Acadia in accordance with the requirements identified below. 1.2 This Public Notice is neither a call for Tenders nor a Request For Proposal (RFP). No agreement or contract will be entered into, with any person or entity, based on this Public Notice. However, if Canada locates a suitable vessel which best meets its requirements during the vessel identification and selection process outlined in this Public Notice, Canada may seek to enter into a contract to acquire that vessel. The issuance of this Public Notice is not to be considered in any way a commitment by the Government of Canada or as authority for participants to undertake any work, which could be charged to Canada. This Public Notice is not to be considered as a commitment to issue a RFP or award contract(s) for this Project. 1.3 Canada reserves the right to change, at any time, all or parts of its requirement as deemed necessary. All responses become the sole property of Canada. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any cost incurred to provide a response to this Public Notice. 2. BACKGROUND
2.1 On June 24th, 2013 the Government of Canada announced its intention to invest in a replacement vessel for the federally-owned MV Princess of Acadia. Traveling the 70 kilometers between St-John, New-Brunswick and Digby, Nova Scotia, the MV Princess of Acadia, operates on a year-round basis carrying passenger and commercial traffic.
2.2 The MV Princess of Acadia was built in 1971. A replacement vessel will ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of the ferry service.
2.3 The process to find a replacement vessel for the MV Princess of Acadia involves the identification and review of suitable candidate vessels from all over the world, including Canada. After completing various reviews, Canada will select and purchase a vessel which best meets its requirements.
2.4 Once the vessel has been purchased by Canada, the modifications and refit of the selected vessel will be competed amongst Canadian shipyards in accordance with the Canadian Shipbuilding Policy.
3. TENTATIVE PROJECT SCHEDULE
Task Date Identification of candidate vessels through Public Notice January 03, 2014 Identification of candidate vessels through global search January 03, 2014 Selection of the most suitable vessel May 31, 2014 Delivery of the replacement vessel to Canada July 31, 2014 Modification and refit of the selected vessel completed December 31, 2014 Training of the operating crew completed February 28, 2015 Delivery of an operational vessel to the operator March 31, 2015
It is currently planned that the process to select a suitable vessel to replace MV Princess of Acadia will be conducted in the following steps:
4.1 Step 1 - IDENTIFICATION
4.1.1 Transport Canada has defined the basic vessel requirements, including the capacity and key capabilities, based on operational requirements. These are outlined in Annex A "Vessel Search Parameters".
4.1.2 Canada will use two processes to identify vessels which meet the Vessel Search Parameters. First, Canada is requesting that parties with vessels which meet the Vessel Search Parameters specified at Annex A notify Canada in accordance with the process detailed in this Public Notice. Second, Canada is also scanning the domestic and international market, including by searching Internet Databases, to identify vessels which meet the same Vessel Search Parameters.
4.1.3 Canada will, in its discretion, verify that all vessels identified through both processes meet the Vessel Search Parameters in Annex A. Canada may request additional information from the vessel's owner or agent in order to assist with the review. Vessels which meet the Vessel Search Parameters will be considered candidate vessels for further review.
4.2 Step 2 - SUBSTANTIVE ASSESSMENT
4.2.1 Transport Canada through a committee of technical experts, will assess the physical condition, compatibility with the existing infrastructure, regulatory compliance, capability, and operating costs of the candidate vessels. Canada may request additional information from the vessels' owners or agents in order to assist with the review. As a result of this substantive review, Canada intends to narrow down the list of candidate vessels to those that come closest to the optimum solution with a balance of all factors.
4.3 Step 3 - PHYSICAL ANALYSIS
4.3.1 In order to make a final selection, a project team will travel onsite to undertake a more thorough physical analysis of the vessels which remain as candidate vessels after the substantive assessment.
4.3.2 It is expected that the physical analysis will include the following:
· An examination of key equipment and areas, including the vessel navigational equipment, structural tanks, machinery spaces, and lifesaving equipment · An in-water survey conducted by a class approved diver; · An assessment of the overall condition of the vessel; · An assessment of the vessel preventative maintenance system software; and · Witnessing of the running of all equipment.
4.3.3 The physical analysis will also include a comprehensive review of all changes expected to be required in a subsequent refit of the vessel.
4.4 Step 4 - SELECTION
4.4.1 Using the process described above, Canada will assess the candidate vessels and will select, at its discretion, a vessel for purchase which best meets its requirements. Canada will have the full discretion to select and purchase the vessel of its choice given the requirement immediacy, its operational requirements and the budget.
5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONSES TO THIS PUBLIC NOTICE
If an entity considers that it has a vessel which meets the Vessel Search Parameters in Annex A, Canada requests the following information be provided in written response to this Public Notice no later than January 03, 2014:
5.1 Details Regarding the Vessel
a) Name of the vessel b) Name of builder c) Country where the vessels is registered/flagged d) The current home port of the vessel e) The name of the classification society under which the vessel is classed f) Written confirmation that the candidate vessel meets all of the Vessel Search Parameters specified in Annex A. Please complete the Candidate Vessel Parameter column as part of Annex A. g) Provide a cost breakdown and the total price for the candidate vessel, Delivered, Duty Paid, to St-John New-Brunswick, Canada in accordance with Incoterms 2010 published by the International Chamber of Commerce.
a) The owner and, if applicable, the agent for the owner of the vessel shall provide their full legal name, and jurisdiction of incorporation (if applicable). b) The respondent shall provide written confirmation that it is the owner of the vessel or the respondent should provide supporting documentation to confirm that the respondent is the sole agent for the owner of the vessel for the purposes of affecting the sale of the vessel. Supporting documentation could be in the form of a signed agreement between the owner of the vessel and the agent. c) Only one respondent will be considered for each vessel. In the event that two responses are received for the same vessel, the owner of the vessel will have to make the final decision on the identification of the respondent.
5.3 Contact details for the Respondent - Please include the following:
a) name b) title c) organization d) address e) telephone number f) e-mail address. g) Canada will contact this individual in the event that Canada requires further information.
5.4 Language
Please indicate the official language in which the respondent wishes to exchange correspondence with Canada. 6. CANADA'S POINT OF CONTACT
Any questions to this Public Notice are to be directed to the PWGSC Manager identified as follows:
Gérard Levesque PWGSC Manager Replacement of MV Princess of Acadia Project Place du Portage 11 rue Laurier St Gatineau, Québec K1A 0S5 Phone: (819) 956-1581 E-Mail: Gerard.Levesque@PWGSC.gc.ca
All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later than five (5) calendar days before the closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered. 7. RETURN RESPONSE
File No. 028MC.T8010-130150 Bid receiving -PWGSC/Réception des soumissions -TPSGSC 11 Laurier St./ 11, rue Laurier Place du Portage, Phase III Core 0A1/Noyau 0A1 Gatineau, Québec K1A 0S5 Fax: (819) 997-9776
All responses to this notice must be submitted no later than January 3, 2014.
8. FUTURE SOLICITATION
Once the vessel has been purchased, the modifications and refit of the selected vessel will be competed amongst Canadian shipyards in accordance with the Canadian Shipbuilding Policy. This process will follow Public Works and Government Services Canada standard practice for vessel refit.
Delivery Date: 31/03/2015
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Not stated in the notice: procurement type, procurement method, selection criteria, region of delivery, region of opportunity, expected contract period, end user
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