Bear Dawn Adventure Training, Kananaskis Provincial Park, AB

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Bear Dawn Adventure Training, Kananaskis Provincial Park, AB

W0142-13C047/A Twomey, Margaret L. Telephone No. - (403) 292-4450 Fax No. - (403) 292-5786

For the provision of all materials, equipment, labour, supervision and expertise necessary for the British Military to conduct its summer Foundation Courses and Multi Activity Adventure Training programme (Exercise BEAR DAWN) within Western Canada.

The Foundation course is in Kayaking and Mountain Biking. The 5-day Multi Activity package includes canoeing, trekking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing and mountain biking.

Period of Contract: The contract will be for a firm two year period from June 1, 2013 to 31 March, 2014, and from 1 April, 2014 to 31 March, 2015, with a further one year option from 1 April, 2015 to 31 March, 2016

"The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services."

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.

For the purposes of this procurement, Canada is acting as AGENT for the British Army Training Unit Suffield in accordance with the "Agreement Between the Government of Canada and The Government of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on British Armed Forces' Training in Canada" and the Memorandum of Understanding Between The Department of National Defence of Canada and The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Concerning British Armed Forces Training at Canadian Forces Base Suffield (the "MOU").

Site Visit British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) with Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) assistance will conduct a site visit of the recommended Bidder's facilities to ensure that the potential contractor can meet all the standards and requirements identified under the Mandatory requirements. (SOW 1.4.3 Location)

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.