This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Saguenay, Quebec. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Reference Number 0000299455 Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is inviting contractors to apply to be placed on a quick response contractor source list to provide “as and when required” professional services related to fall arrest systems as required by the Department of National Defence, at CFB Bagotville (Qc). DCC plans to establish a source list for services related to the inspection, certification and minor repairs of fall arrest systems. The requested services may include assessing existing fall protection systems, determining the required efforts to prepare plans for various systems, sealing as-built drawings, designing new systems or modifying existing ones, as well as preparing certification and/or inspection reports for each system. Annual inspections and other related tasks may also be required, in accordance with applicable standards for this type of specialized work. Only contractors with offices within 75 km of CBF Bagotville (3rd Wing, CFB Bagotville, Building 62 - Ottawa Street, Alouette (QC) G0V 1A0) will be considered for inclusion in a source list. NOTE: If a firm or any other associated company as defined in section 256 of the Income Tax Act ((1985, c. 1 (5th supp.), has more than one office or division within the radius mentioned above, only one office or division may apply for inclusion in a source list. Each source list will be established for a period of three (3) years with an estimated maximum value of up to $600,000 for each source list. Individual commissions under a source list should be between $5,000 and $75,000. The maximum value of a commission is $100,000. DCC reserves the right to suspend or extend the use of a source list at any time. The establishment of a source list does not constitute a commitment by DCC to spend the maximum estimated value of $600,000 for each source list. Contractors wishing to join one or more of the source lists must submit their application by submitting the RESPONSE FORM through MERX's electronic bidding system by the closing date and time indicated in the MERX electronic bidding system. The language selected by the applicant for a source list will be the only language used for the request for proposal documents, the contract documents and communication for all future requests for proposals and during the execution of any resulting contract. The language selected will apply for the duration of a source list. Faxed, mailed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted. Contractors will be selected on a rotational basis and asked to confirm that they have the necessary qualifications to meet the requirements of the commission. Once DCC is satisfied that the contractor's qualifications are acceptable, DCC will attempt to negotiate a service agreement with the firm. If an agreement cannot be reached, DCC will have the exclusive right to terminate negotiations at its discretion and resume the process with the next contractor in the rotation. Some contracts under this source list may require deliverables to be produced (plans and specifications, reports, etc.) in both official languages. Only firms that indicate in their response form that they have the capability to produce deliverables in both official languages will be considered for these contracts. Contractors will be required to comply with the laws, codes, municipal by-laws that apply to the design and, where applicable, review the design with the appropriate public authorities for the purpose of requesting and obtaining the necessary consents, approvals, licences and permits for the contract. Contractors shall be eligible to be licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to provide the necessary professional services to the full extent that may be required by provincial or territorial law in the Province or Territory in which the project is located. DCC reserves the right to reject any application that does not demonstrate, to the sole satisfaction of DCC, that the contractor has met the stated requirements. DCC also reserves the right to request clarifications and/or confirmations from any or all firms regarding any aspect of their submission information. A written response to each such communication is required from the firm. By submitting a response to this invitation, consultants are providing their consent, pursuant to section 30 of the Defence Production Act, for DCC to publicly disclose, after closing, their legal name, address and whether they have been included on the source list. This opportunity is not subject to trade agreements. Contractors are advised that, under each contract, CDC will require the firm to obtain and maintain insurance policies, including commercial general liability insurance of at least $5,000,000, as well as professional liability insurance, which must remain in effect from the start of service delivery until a minimum of five (5) years after the completion of services. Details regarding the required insurance policies will be provided at the time of contract implementation. Contractors are advised that contracts issued under this roster include inspection and certification services for fall protection systems. The contractor may also be required to perform minor repair work, limited to deficiencies under $25,000. When deficiencies or defects are identified during the services, the contractor will be asked to provide a detailed cost estimate for the recommended repairs. No repair work may begin without prior authorization from the CDC Representative. Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com and bid submissions must be done through the Merx platform.