Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes Nature of Requirements:
AKPATOK ISLAND REMEDIATION PROJECT OPTIONAL PRE-TENDER SITE VISIT
Akpatok Island Remediation Project Ungava, NU
PROJECT #: R.112159.001 Requisition #: EW699-230708/A
ADVANCE NOTICE TO INDUSTRY - AKPATOK ISLAND REMEDIATION PROJECT OPTIONAL PRE-TENDER SITE VISIT
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THE INFORMATION FROM THE PRE-TENDER SITE VISIT
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REQUIREMENT:
Prior to posting the Request for Proposal (RFP), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), is conducting an Optional Pre-tender Site visit for firms who are interested in the upcoming remediation project at Akpatok Island, NU.
SOURCING:
PSPC intends to issue a competitive RFP in the fall of 2022. The selection will be based on the highest responsive combined rating of Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP), technical merit, and price.
The requirements of the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement will apply to this procurement. Bidders are requested to maximize Nunavik Inuit employment, contracting and training and skills development opportunities, and involve Nunavik Inuit and businesses, in carrying out the work under this project.
When the RFP is posted on www.Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders, the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) will apply and, where applicable, the appropriate International Trade Agreements will be determined.
BACKGROUND:
The Site is a former oil and gas exploration site located on the western shore of Akpatok Island (the "Site"). Akpatok Island is in Ungava Bay, north of Quebec (60°25.589’N and
8°20.023’W) within the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. The main exploration site is on a flat plateau approximately 25 metres above sea level. It is about 500 metres (m) inland from the shore of Ungava Bay and less than 50 m from Gregson Creek. The Site is uninhabited and located on Crown land.
Oil and gas exploration was carried out on the Site in 1969, followed by its abandonment in the same year. Debris and physical hazards that remain at the Site include remains of old rusted barrels, propane and acetylene tanks, batteries, various debris in the camp, drilling equipment parts, metal parts and wood debris to name a few.
The remediation project will include the excavation of impacted soils for offsite disposal and the containerization and offsite disposal of non-hazardous waste and hazardous waste (lead based paint, drums, asbestos, etc.).
Information about the size and scope of this project is outlined below.
The volumes provided are approximate. • Building/Structure: 5 structures. To be demolished • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) / petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) / Pb impacted soils: 715 m3. To be excavated and disposed of off-site.
Excavations to be backfilled. • Hazardous debris - Asbestos, Pb painted wood, batteries: 111 m3. To be consolidated and disposed of off-site • Non-hazardous debris - wood waste, metal waste, cylinders: 336 m3. To be consolidated and disposed of off-site • Drums: 56 empty drums 26 partially filled drums with 6 m3 waste fuel. To be consolidated and disposed of off-site
OPTIONAL PRE-TENDER SITE VISIT
An optional site visit will be held on site on Monday 26 September 2022.
Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority at danielle.graham@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca before the site visit to register and get participation and access details. Bidders should provide, in writing, to the Contracting Authority, the name(s) of the person(s) who will be participating no later than Tuesday 13 September 2022, 14:00 CDT.
Note that there is limited space and attendance may be limited to one individual per company.
An amendment to this notice will be posted, a copy of the Attendance Register (containing company names only), as well as any questions/answers posed during the session. Firms who do not attend will not be precluded from submitting a bid.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Any bidders/representatives who have not registered in advance for the Optional Pre-tender Site Visit may be denied entry to the aircraft and site.
PWGSC will provide and pay for return charter air transportation for an employee of the interested firm (or authorized representative) between Kuujjuaq and Akpatok Island.
With the exception of the cost of the PWGSC charter air transportation, all other travel & living costs incurred by the employee of the interested firm (or authorized representative) for the purpose of attending the Optional Pre-tender Site Visit will be borne by the interested firm.
This Optional Pre-tender Site Visit is intended for interested firms that are Prime or Joint Venture Contracting firms.
All participants will be required to sign an attendance form prior to boarding charter aircraft.
All participants will be required to review, sign and comply with the Site Specific Health and Safety Plan for the site visit prior to boarding charter aircraft.
All participants must provide their own required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) consisting of clothing appropriate for varying weather conditions, CSA approved safety boots, and a high visibility vest.
All participants must provide their own food and water.
The site visit will include walks/hikes in potentially unfavorable weather conditions and over sloped/rough terrain. It is highly recommended that firms take this into consideration when registering their employee (or authorized representative).
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.
