Fire Alarm Audibility Upgrade (EP788-130872/A)

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
***THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO EXTEND THE BID CLOSING
DATE FROM  WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 AT 2:00 P.M. TO FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 AT 2:00 P.M.***
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***THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO EXTEND THE BID CLOSING
DATE FROM TUESDAY AUGUST 28, 2012 AT 2:00 P.M. TO WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 AT 2:00 P.M.***
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NOTE TO BIDDERS:  Important changes to the Code of Conduct  that
require your attention have been intoduced in the Invitation to
Tender documents. These changes are effective immediately.

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION:  EP788-130872/A,  R.011971.212,
Confederation Building Fire Alarm Audibility Upgrade, 229
Wellington Street, Ottawa. Ontario.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:    
The existing fire alarm system in the Confederation Building at
229 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON is dated, in poor condition,
and not functioning correctly. The system does not meet today's
National and Ontario Building Codes and Fire Codes with respect
to required audibility levels throughout the various offices and
occupied areas of the building. After tests and studies it was
determined that the existing system must be replaced in its
entirety, with new code compliant fire alarm audibility devices
along with additional devices added throughout the building.
Work is to be completed within forty (40) weeks after contract
award. 

MANDATORY SECURITY REQUIREMENT:   
This procurement contains a mandatory security requirement.  At
bid closing, the Bidder must hold a valid Designated
Organization Screening (DOS), issue by the Canadian Industrial
Security Directorate (CISD), Public Works and Government
Services Canada (PWGSC).  Failure to comply with this
requirement will render the Bid non-compliant and no further
consideration will be given to the Bid. 

SITE VISIT:  
There will be a site visit on August 15, 2012 at 10h00.
Interested bidders shall meet by the Commissionaires Desk, main
entrance of the Confederation Building, 229 Wellington Street,
Ottawa, Ontario. Photo ID will be required.

ENQUIRIES:  
All enquiries are to be submitted to the Contractual Authority:
Suzette Searchwell,  Tel: (819) 956-6645,  facsimile (819)
956-8335 or by email at  suzette.searchwell@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca. 
Enquiries are to be made in writing and should be received no
less than five (5) calendar days prior to the closing date to
allow sufficient time to respond.

BID DOCUMENTS:
Firms intending to submit bids on this project should obtain bid
documents through MERX at  http://www.merx.com by stating the
Invitation to Tender number.  The telephone number for MERX is
1-800-964-MERX (6379) all across Canada. 

Amendments, when issued, will be available from MERX. Firms that
elect to base their bids on bid documents obtained from other
sources do so at their own risk and will be solely responsible
to inform the bid calling authority of their intention to bid. 

BID RECEIVING:
Sealed bids will be received at:  Public Works and Government
Services Canada, Bid Receiving Unit, Place du Portage, Phase
III,  Main Lobby Core 0A1, 11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec,
K1A 1C9.
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.