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This requirement is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. Failure to complete and provide the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification as part of the bid will render the bid non-responsive. Title: High Voltage Maintenance Location: Esquimalt Graving Dock Victoria, BC Suppliers are required to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level. Please refer to SI06 Submission of Bid for additional details. Bidders should also note the requirements set out in SI05 Bid Security Requirements and that only electronic bid bonds will be accepted as bid security. A scanned copy of a bond does not constitute an electronic bond. Certified cheques, bank drafts, standby Letters of Credit and hard copy bid bonds will not be acceptable. To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Pacific Region Bid Receiving Unit's generic address at: TPSGC.RPReceptiondessoumissions-PRBidReceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca SI11 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement and Certification has been added: This requirement is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. All Bidders must provide with their bid, the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification attached to this bid solicitation (Appendix 4). This Certification incorporated into the bid solicitation on its closing date is incorporated into, and forms a binding part of any resulting Contract. Failure to complete and provide the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification as part of the bid will render the bid non-responsive. Work Description: Work under this contract covers the maintenance and testing of High Voltage power supply and distribution switchgear, substation equipment, and auxiliary equipment, which may include minor modifications and repairs, at the Esquimalt Graving Dock (EGD) at 825 Admirals Road, Victoria B.C. Refer to Appendix B for drawing details of the electrical system configuration. In general, the work includes, but not limited to: . Inspection, cleaning, testing, documentation of results, and re-calibration of High Voltage (HV) (greater than 600V) electrical equipment and switchgears, and some 600V main breakers as listed . Testing of substation battery packs and chargers . Testing of HV Automatic Transfer Switch . Testing the main switchgear line-up, including all relays, buses, LED indicating lights, metering including CTs and PTs, grounding switches and mechanical . Testing of the I-Gard Ground Fault Protection systems at each substation . Testing of ground fault relays performing tripping on 12.5 kV and 2.4 kV breakers including all relays outlined in Section 26 08 01 HV System Maintenance, Inspection, and Calibration . Testing of 480V breakers specifically identified in Section 26 08 01 HV System Maintenance, Inspection, and Calibration . Performance of high potential tests on HV cables identified within this specification . Station grounding and lightning protection systems for continuity and general inspection for damage or buildup of rust or unwanted material . Inspection of MCC personal grounding for grounding continuity and general inspection for damage or buildup of rust or unwanted material . Oil sampling should be performed for each oil filled HV equipment enclosure . Thermographic/infra-red inspection of load-carrying components including switchgear, cable connections, circuit breakers, and transformers during high-load period . Minor modification and repair work on existing equipment as indicated . Submission of test reports . Submission of mark-ups on existing documentation, including but not limited to single line drawings and coordination study graphs Refer to section 26 08 01 HV System Maintenance, Inspection, and Calibration for detailed work description, refer to Appendix B Mandatory Site Visit: The site visit for this project is MANDATORY. The representative of the Bidder must sign the Site Visit Attendance Sheet at the site visit. Bids submitted by Bidders who have not signed the attendance sheet will be rejected. One (1) representative per bidder will be permitted to examine the site. Contractors attending the site visit may be required to show one (1) piece of government issued ID, such as a Driver's License. Instructions: Bidders are reminded that the Esquimalt Graving Dock is a heavy industrial site and WCB approved hard hats and safety footwear must be worn for the site visit. COVID Protocols: Masks must be brought to the site visit and are required to be worn when a distance of 2 meters cannot be maintained between people. Travel to and from the site is at the Bidder's own expense and risk. Bidders are responsible for familiarizing themselves and complying with public health protocols in effect for COVID-19, including travel restrictions. 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 at jeffrey.cooper@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca no later than January 19th, 2022 at 10:00 AM local time to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. Attendance of the site visit will be limited to one visitor per organization. Bidders must also complete and submit the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification found in the solicitation. Before award of a contract, the following conditions must be met: (a) the Proponent must hold a valid organization security clearance as indicated in Supplementary Conditions SC1; (b) the Proponent's proposed individuals requiring access to classified or protected information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must meet the security requirement as indicated in Supplementary Conditions SC1; (c) the Proponent must provide the name of all individuals who will require access to classified or protected information, assets or sensitive work sites.; 2. Proponents are reminded to obtain the required security clearance promptly. Any delay in the award of a contract to allow the successful Proponent to obtain the required clearance will be at the entire discretion of the Contracting Authority. 3. For additional information on security requirements, proponents should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website Delivery Date: The Contractor shall commence work upon official notification of acceptance of offer and complete the project within eight (8) weeks after contractor award. Value of Project: To assist with insurance and bonding requirements, this project is estimated to cost between $100,001 to $500,000. Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender (solicitation) documents through Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Addenda, when issued will be available from Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Firms that elect to base their bids on tender (solicitation) documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk and will be solely responsible to inform the tender calling authority of their intention to bid. Enquiries: Jeffrey Cooper Tel: 604-346-5705 Email: jeffrey.cooper@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca This procurement office provides procurement services to the public in English. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.