Accommodation/Food Services

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes Vendor Name and Address: 953731 N W T Ltd P.O. Box 300 Resolute Bay Nunavut Canada X0A0V0 Nature of Requirements: Accommodation/Food Services

W3557-130004/A

Department of National Defence, 1 ESU, Moncton, NB, requires one supplier to provide accommodations, meals and vehicle rental for the period July 14, 2012 - August 5, 2012 for military personnel as they undertake improvements to their C-Span project at Resolute Bay Airfield, Resolute Bay, NU.

The estimated value of the contract: $131,250.00, taxes included.

Section 6 (d) of the Government Contract Regulations is being invoked in this procurement as only one person or firm is capable of performing the contract. The proposed contractor is:

South Camp Inn P.O. Box 300 Resolute Bay, NU X0A 0V0

Article 506.12 (b) of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) is applicable on the basis of limited tendering due to "where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons and the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no alternative or substitute exists."

Summary of Requirements

1. The details below specify the accommodations providers responsibilities with regards to the C-Span Improvement project in Resolute Bay. The Accommodations are required to be located in Resolute Bay.

2. The accommodations providers responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Rations: (1) Provide 3 meals per day per person; and (2) Provide potable water for all personnel to fill canteens daily (5 litres per men per day).

b. Quarters: (1) Provide rooms for 14 personnel at 2 to a room, with the exception of the officer in charge who will have a room to himself; (2) The room shall be clean, with linen changed weekly; (3) Internet capabilities shall be available in a minimum of 2 rooms; (4) Rooms shall be available for the periods provided:

(a) Check In: night of 14 Jul 12; Check Out: morning of 5 Aug 12; 9 persons: 1 x single & 4 x double occupancy;

(b) Check In: night of 14 Jul 12; Check Out: morning of 21 Jul 12; 5 persons: 2 x double occupancy, odd man out may be roomed in a double occupancy room; and

(c) Check In: night of 1 Aug 12; Check Out: morning of 5 Aug 12; 5 persons: 2 x double occupancy, odd man out can be roomed in a double occupancy room.

c. Vehicle Rental: (1) Provide 2 crew cab trucks, seating minimum 5 persons, for usage from 15 Jul - 5 Aug 12; (2) Vehicles shall be in good working order; (3) If vehicles break down, they shall be replaced at no extra cost.

This procurement is subject to the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement.

This Public Works and Government Services Canada office provides procurement services to the public in both official languages. Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

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