REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS & OIL FIRED BOILERS (UP TO 8700 KW)

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS & OIL FIRED BOILERS (UP TO 8700 KW)

W0103-115066/A Kobenter, Hélène Telephone No. - (250) 363-3404 ( ) Fax No. - (250) 363-3344

Supply all labour, supervision, tools, materials, equipment and transportation required to repair and maintain gas and oil fired boilers (up to 8700 KW) and connected ancillary equipment for regular scheduled inspections and maintenance as well as Emergency Requirements at various sites for the Department of National Defence, Base Construction Engineering Branch, CFB Esquimalt, Victoria BC Canada.

The principal trade required to perform the work specified in this requirement is Boiler Contractors.

The period of the contract is two (2) years from date of award with the irrevocable option to extend the term of the contract by one (1) additional year period under the same conditions.

The Work to be performed under the Contract will be on an "as and when requested basis" under Task-Authorization (TA)

The cumulative value for all Task Authorizations is estimated to $55,000.00 including tax per year.

All work must be carried out by a qualified Contractor and qualified personnel in possession of the following mandatory trade certifications. Bidders must provide proof of certification and experience with their bid:

At company Level: - Valid Class A Boiler License for alterations and repairs from the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA).

At personnel Level: - Steamfitter: Valid Steamfitter/Pipefitter Certificate from the Industry Training Authority (ITA) - Welder: Valid Pressure Welder Class A Certificate from the ITA; - Gas Fitter: Valid Gas Fitter Class A Certificate from the BCSA.

Repair services may be required outside of the normal working hours, including weekends and statutory Holidays.

A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria and financial evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated total bid price will be recommended for award of a contract. Canada intends to issue only one (1) contract award.

There is a SECURITY REQUIREMENT associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses. Bidders should consult the "Security Requirements for PWGSC Bid Solicitations - Instructions for Bidders" (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/lc-pl/lc-pl-eng.html#a31) document on the Departmental Standard Procurement Documents Web site.

Pursuant to section 01 of Standard Instructions 2003, Bidders must submit a complete list of names of all individuals who are currently directors of the Bidder. Furthermore, as determined by the Special Investigations Directorate, Departmental Oversight Branch, each individual named on the list may be requested to complete a Consent to a Criminal Record Verification form and related documentation.

The requirement is subject to the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).

Service providers interested in bidding this requirement must register and order the solicitation package documentation through MERX.

This Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) office provides procurement services to the public in English. 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.