Mechanical Systems Upgrade, Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site (5P468-21-0158/A)

2021-11-19 00:00:00

None

2021/12/16 14:00 Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Quebec

Parks Canada

Parks Canada

Canada

Open

PW-21-00975348

5P468-21-0158/A

BIDS RECEIVED BY FAX AND EMAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED AS OFFICIAL. BIDS RECEIVED IN-PERSON OR BY COURIER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The only acceptable email address for responses to bid solicitations is soumissionsami-bidsrpc@pc.gc.ca. Bids submitted by email directly to the Contracting Authority or to any email address other than soumissionsami-bidsrpc@pc.gc.ca will not be accepted. The only acceptable facsimile for responses to bid solicitations is 1-877-558-2349. The maximum email file size that Parks Canada is capable of receiving is 15 megabytes. The Bidder is responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the emailed bid due to file size. The Bidder should be cognisant of the size of the email as a whole, and not only the attachments. Please take into consideration that some attachments, when sent, may be resized during the email transfer. If the email size is too large, the Bidder should send the bid in multiple emails properly labeled with the solicitation number, project name, and indicate how many emails are included (ex. 1 of 2). Emails with links to bid documents will not be accepted. Bid documents must be sent as email attachments. REQUIREMENT This project involves the replacement of the fire pumps and the generator, and includes other interventions related to this work. The replacement of the fire pumps involves the dismantling of the installations in the fire pump room and the complete rearrangement of the room, including new fire pumps, their control panels, a new alarm check valve, etc. Replacing the indoor generator involves demolishing the generator, its main tank and daily tank and replacing them with an outdoor generator on a new concrete base. Interventions related to this work include plumbing, ventilation, interior construction, electricity and fire alarm work. To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated at a value between $250,001 > $500,000, Taxes extra. CONTRACTOR SELECTION / INDIGENOUS BENEFITS PLAN The Contractor should ensure provision of specific and agreed upon benefits for Indigenous People and Indigenous Businesses in the Area of the Contract. This Invitation to Tender contains bid criteria in order to provide socioeconomic benefits to Indigenous communities within the area covered by the contract. TWO-SUBMISSION BID This Bid shall be submitted following a “two-submissions” procedure. Refer to SI04 of the Special Instructions to Bidders. Period of Contract / DELIVERY DATE Contractor shall perform and complete the Work no later than February 10, 2023. SECURITY REQUIREMENT There is no security requirement associated with this bid solicitation. optional SITE VISIT There will be an optional site visit on 29 November 2021 at 13:00 EST. Interested bidders are to meet at the Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site to meet Parks Canada representative. Safety Attire - It is mandatory that all persons attending the site visit have the proper personal protection equipment (safety glasses, footwear, vests and hard hats etc.). Contractor`s personnel/individuals who do not have the proper safety attire may be denied access to the site. Please be advised that there will be a limit of two (2) representatives per bidder attending the site visit. Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority, 25 November 2021 at 12:00 EST at the latest, to confirm attendance and provide the name of the person who will attend. Bidders who do not attend or do not send a representative will not be given an alternative appointment. In accordance with provincial health regulations, interested bidders must be symptom free and maintain physical separation from other persons on site. We recommend that a face mask be worn at all times and that gloves be worn Interested bidders must abide by the Province of Quebec Covid-19 Public Health Measures and Advice. See Province web link for more information at https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus The following pre-cautionary measures must be respected: Disinfect hands; Maintain a minimum distance of two (2) metres from other individuals; Wearing of a non-medical mask or face covering for periods of time when it is not possible to consistently maintain a two (2) metre physical distance from others; Minimize touch points; Minimize use of PCA staff washrooms; Abide by additional measures outlined in their corporate COVID-19 plan (if applicable). This site visit is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. The person(s) who attend must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccine(s), or, for personnel that are unable to be vaccinated due to a certified medical contraindication, religion or other prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act, subject to accommodation and mitigation measures that have been presented to and approved by Canada. Bidders must communicate with the Contracting Authority no later than 25 November 2021 at 12:00 EST to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. Bidders must also complete and submit the following certification: I, ____________________________________ (first and last name), as the representative of ______________________________________ (name of business) pursuant to 5P468-21-0158/A, warrant and certify that all personnel that will attend this site visit on the business’ behalf are: fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccine(s); or for personnel that are unable to be vaccinated due to a certified medical contraindication, religion or other prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act, subject to accommodation and mitigation measures that have been presented to and approved by Canada. I certify that all personnel that will attend on behalf of (name of business) have been notified of the vaccination requirements of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel, and that the (name of business) has certified to their compliance with this requirement. I certify that the information provided is true as of the date indicated below and will continue to be true for the duration of the site visit. I understand that the certifications provided to Canada are subject to verification at all times. Canada reserves the right to request additional information to verify the certifications at all times. I also understand that Canada will declare a bid non-responsive or a contractor in default, if a certification is found to be untrue, whether made knowingly or unknowingly. Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________________________________ Information you provide on this Certification Form and in accordance with the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel will be protected, used, stored and disclosed in accordance with the Privacy Act. Please note that you have a right to access and correct any information on your file, and you have a right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner regarding the handling of your personal information. These rights also apply to all individuals who are deemed to be personnel for the purpose for the Contract and who require access to federal government workplaces where they may come into contact with public servants. Bidders who do not confirm attendance, provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend, or who do not complete and submit the above certification as required will not be allowed access to the site. Bidders will be required to sign an attendance sheet. Bidders should confirm in their bid that they have attended the site visit. Bidders who do not attend the site visit or do not send a representative will not be given an alternative appointment. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation. No questions will be answered during the visit. Bidders should send their questions following the visit to the Contracting Authority. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation. ENQUIRIES All enquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority. Enquiries regarding this bid must be submitted in writing and should be received no later than five (5) business days prior to the date set for solicitation closing to allow sufficient time to provide a response. Enquiries received after that time may result in an answer NOT being provided. INFORMATION: National Parks Regulations require that all work is to be performed in accordance with the ordinances, laws, rules and regulations set out in the National Park Act. Bidders that consider themselves qualified to provide this Work and intend to submit bids on this project should obtain documents from the Government Electronic Tendering Service through the Government of Canada tendering service at www.buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders . Addenda, when issued, will be available from the Government of Canada tendering service. Bidders that elect to base their bids on documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk. Late submissions will not be considered. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Parks Canada has made every effort to provide equivalent documents in both official languages, however, if you find any discrepancies between the English and French documents, please notify the contract officer listed in this opportunity as soon as possible so that we can rectify the situation.

Creaser, Jaime

Jaime.Creaser@pc.gc.ca

902-266-8592

Halifax, NS B3J 1S9 CA