EW702-121237/A - Interim Construction Management Services - Giant Mine, Yellowknife, NT (EW702-121237/A)

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall

Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes Nature of Requirements:

Interim Construction Management Services - Giant Mine, Yellowknife, NT

EW702-121237/A Okemaysim, Tammy Telephone No. - (306) 975-6583 (

) Fax No. - (306) 975-5397

Bidders are hereby informed that the requirements of the Tlicho Land Claim and Self Government Agreement will apply to this procurement. The benefits that apply are contained in: Chapter 26, the Tlicho Land Claim and Self Government Agreement, clauses 26.3, 26.3.1 (a).

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) intends to retain the services of a Contractor in the capacity of Construction Manager (CM) for the provision of Advisory and Support Services and the completion of General Contractor (GC) Work for an estimated 5 work packages at Giant Mine, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

The Construction Manager Advisory and Support Services to be provided include, but are not limited to, advice throughout the project, cost and time services, risk management, scope and quality control and coordination of communications and meetings.

The Construction Manager General Contractor Services includes, but is not limited to, the C-Boiler & Akaitcho sub-station replacement; Akaitcho sub-station ground grid upgrade; site wide power upgrade and integrity of main utility grid, disconnection of unused live power line and improvement of underground grid; ETP replace tanks/liners; and geotechnical drilling program, as more fully described in the Terms of Reference (ToR).

The contract will commence at contract award and is to be completed by 31 March 2015.

Optional Site Visit and Bidders Conference:

1) There will be an optional site visit on November 7, 2012 at 10:00 am. Registered attendees are to meet at Public Works and Government Services Canada, Greenstone Building, 5101 - 50 Ave., Yellowknife.

Arrangements for lunch on site have been made and a Bidders Conference will follow.

2) Attire - It is mandatory that all persons attending the site visit have the proper safety footwear (CSA approved green patch) . Hard hats and safety glasses are also required.

Contractor personnel/individuals who do not have the proper safety attire will be denied access to the site.

3) Interested bidders are to register and confirm their attendance with the Contracting Authority no later than 2:00 P.M. C.S.T., November 1, 2012.

E-mail:

Tammy.Okemaysim@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca or via telephone at 1-306-975-6583

4) Non-registered bidders will not be taken to or be allowed on the site.

5) Due to limited space, each company attending will be limited to two (2) representatives.

6) All travel and living costs associated with travel to Yellowknife for the purpose of attending the Optional Site Visit and Bidders Conference will be borne by the Contractor or their representative.

Bidders are responsible for obtaining copies of bid forms and special instructions which are available directly from the MERX site.

It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that all amendments issued prior to bid closing have been obtained and addressed in the submitted bid.

To obtain bid documents phone MERX at 1(800)964-6379 or visit their web site www.merx.com referencing the solicitation number. Distribution Location: MERX

This procurement contains MANDATORY requirements. Failure to comply will result in rejection of your bid.

Standard terms and conditions for this procurement are incorporated by reference into, and form part of, the bid and contract documents. The standard documents are issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada and may be viewed at http://sacc.pwgsc.gc.ca/sacc/index-e.jsp. Firms intending to submit bids on this project should obtain bid documents through the MERX services provider. Firms that obtain bid documents from a source other than MERX run the risk of not receiving a complete package.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. "This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in English." Sealed bids will be received in English or French at: Contracting Services, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Room 910, 410 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 5T6. .

Closing Date: December 11, 2012 at 2:00 PM

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.