Rough Terrain Lift

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama 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: This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number W8476-134366/A dated 2013-05-13 with a closing of 2013-07-09 at 14:00.

Rough Terrain Lift

W8476-134366/B

Dominic Forcier Telephone: (819) 956-3951 Facsimile: (819) 956-5227 Email: dominic.forcier@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Amendment 003

This amendment 003 is raised to extend the bid closing date as follows:

1. Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: 2013-08-29

Insert: 2013-09-04

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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Amendment 002

This amendment 002 is raised to answer questions as follows

1. Questions and Answers

Question: 3.4.1 (c) Descending slopes of at least 37 percent with a full load and 40 percent without load. Is that down a slope of at least 25 percent charged and 50 percent no load can be accepted?

Answer: No, The para 3.4.1 (c ) - Vehicle Performance of the vehicle to descend a slope of at least 37 percent charged and 40 percent no load remains unchanged.

All other terms and conditions remain the same. _________________________________________________________________ ___

Amendment 001

This amendment 001 is raised to extend the bid closing date, to answer questions and to insert the Purchase Description and Technical Information Questionnaire as follows:

1. Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: 2013-08-22

Insert: 2013-08-29

2. Questions and Answers

Question: Ref: Section 3.3.4; The tender request states a UL-558 "DS" Type rating for the equipment. Our equipment would have the following equivalent rating of Pyroban Gascheka system which is certified by FM to Class 1 Division 2. Can this be adapted and accepted?

Answer: Yes - UL equivalent FM Certification will be acceptable. ____________

Question:Ref: Section 3.4.1 (a); Forward speeds of at least 20 km/hr. (12mph). Our equipment can travel at a maximum drive speed of 18 km/hr. (11 mph), can this be adapted?

Answer: Yes - a forward speed of 18km/hr will be acceptable. Section 3.4.1(a), page 8 of the Purchase Description should be amended to read: " Forward speeds of at least 18 km/hr (11 mph)". ____________

Question: Ref: Section 3.9.1; All-wheel drive system "shall" provide 4 x 4 capability by delivering power equally to all wheels. Our equipment is a 3-wheel truck, designed to deliver full-time all-wheel drive capability to all (3) wheels, can this be adapted?

Answer: No - a 3-wheel vehicle will not be acceptable for this requirement. ____________

Question: You mention a Fork Levelling System - is it acceptable to have a carriage fork levelling system?

Answer: Yes,

As per Para 3.5.2 (b) It is required that the levelling system make the forklift apable of entering into and lifting pallets that are on a slope of 12 percent to either side; A carriage fork levelling which achieve this requirement is acceptable. ____________

3. Purchase Description and Technical Information Questionnaire

See attachement.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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The Department of National Defence has a requirement to purchase ten (10) Forklift Trucks, 4X4 Rough Terrain, Diesel Engine Driven, Sit Down Riders and ancillary items, including familiarization instruction/training, in accordance with the Purchase Description Forklift Trucks, 4X4 Rough Terrain, Diesel Engine Driven, Sit Down Rider dated 2013-04-11, and as described at Annex A - Pricing.

The requirement includes an option to purchase up to ten (10) Forklift Trucks, 4X4 Rough Terrain, Diesel Engine Driven, Sit Down Riders and ancillary items to be exercised within twelve (12) months from the effective date of the contract.

Debriefings After contract award, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of notification that their bid was unsuccessful. The debriefing may be provided in writing, by telephone or in person.

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.