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Request for Information (RFI)
TITLE: MV Sun Sea - Vessel Disposal or Remediation
Purpose and Nature of the Request for Information (RFI)
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is requesting Industry feedback regarding potential options for the Motor Vessel (MV) Sun Sea, which has been in Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) custody since 2010.
The intent of this RFI is to seek feedback from industry on how best to manage the dismantling and/or disposal of the vessel and ensure that best practices are incorporated into the process. Canada is interested in input on alternative disposal methods that are environmentally sound and lower costs to Canadian taxpayers. Furthermore, Canada would like to determine regional capacity to dispose of this vessel. It should be noted by industry that due to its condition, towing of the vessel is restricted to the waters of Southern British Columbia.
There is a scheduled viewing of the vessel on June 8, 2018 at 10:00AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at 100 Annacis Park Way, Delta, BC. Requests to attend the viewing must be sent to the Contracting Authority by June 6, 2018 at 10:00AM PDT by email to Torrey.Buchan2@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca. All participants at the vessel viewing must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when onboard the vessel, including a hard hat and steel-toed boots with non-slip soles. Participants will be advised of any other PPE requirements prior to the viewing, and are required to provide their own PPE for the viewing.
The objectives of this RFI are two-fold:
I. With respect to the vessel dismantling and disposal SOW provided, Canada is seeking to allow industry the opportunity to assess and comment on the adequacy and clarity of the vessel dismantling & disposal SOW, and to provide input on the following: a) The level of detail required in the document; b) Best practices and procedures to incorporate into the SOW; c) Industry capacity to accomplish the SOW as presented; d) The necessary schedule and timelines required to complete the dismantling and disposal of a vessel of this size and characteristics; e) The approximate budget/cost to dismantle and dispose of the vessel; f) Potential evaluation criteria that would support the SOW and add value to the Request for Proposal process.
II. Canada is seeking input from industry on alternative methods of disposal of the vessel that may be more environmentally sound and/or reduce the costs of disposal. For proposed alternative methods, Canada is seeking information as to: a) Best practices and procedures; b) The necessary schedule and timelines required to complete the proposed alternative method; c) The approximate budget/cost of the proposed alternative method; d) Potential evaluation criteria that would support the alternative method.
This RFI is neither a call for tender nor a Request for Proposal (RFP). No agreement or contract will be entered into based on this RFI. The issuance of this RFI is not to be considered in any way a commitment by the Government of Canada, nor as authority to potential respondents to undertake any work that could be charged to Canada. This RFI is not to be considered as a commitment to issue a subsequent solicitation or award contract(s) for the work described herein.
Although the information collected may be provided as commercial-in-confidence (and, if identified as such, will be treated accordingly by Canada), Canada may use the information to assist in drafting performance specifications (which are subject to change) and for budgetary purposes.
Respondents are encouraged to identify, in the information they share with Canada, any information that they feel is proprietary, third party or personal information. Please note that Canada may be obligated by law (e.g. in response to a request under the Access of Information and Privacy Act) to disclose proprietary or commercially-sensitive information concerning a respondent (for more information: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/a-1/).
Respondents are asked to identify if their response, or any part of their response, is subject to the Controlled Goods Regulations.
Participation in this RFI is encouraged, but is not mandatory. There will be no short-listing of potential suppliers for the purposes of undertaking any future work as a result of this RFI. Similarly, participation in this RFI is not a condition or prerequisite for the participation in any potential subsequent solicitation.
Respondents will not be reimbursed for any cost incurred by participating in this RFI.
The RFI closing date published herein is not the deadline for comments or input. Comments and input will be accepted any time up to the time when/if a follow-on solicitation is published.
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.
