Basic Information

Reference Number

0000255501

Issuing Organization

BGIS - PWGSC RP1

Owner Organization

BGIS

Solicitation Type

ITB - Invitation to Bid (Formal)

Solicitation Number

GOC375770-CT-BAG

Title

Contractor - Replace Fire Alarm Study

Source ID

PU.DP.Que..8088.29965.C210302

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, ON - 4 - Cochrane

Delivery Point

120 Cedar St S., Timmins, ON P4N 2G8

Purchase Type

One Time Only- Delivery Date:Dec 30, 2023

Description

Scope of Work/Overview:

Work of this Contract includes but not limited to:
Replacement of the existing fire alarm system with a new addressable fire alarm system, including new wiring. The new fire alarm system will be installed in parallel to the existing system, fully independent of the existing system, which will remain functioning until the new system is ready for use.
New fire alarm devices shall be provided throughout the building including duct type smoke detectors for the air handling units. All four air handling units will be connected to the fire alarm system to shut down on alarm. The passenger and freight elevators will be connected to the system by modifying the elevator controls and connecting the fire alarm system to the controls. The elevator controls will be modified and programmed so that the elevator can never go to the floor where the fire is located or other floors that are in alarm. Contractor to coordinate modifications to the elevators and controls with the two Elevator Service providers and include all costs. All work is to be completed after hours and coordinated with the Facility Maintenance Team.

As an option to the Class B wiring that is shown on the drawings, the contractor shall provide an optional price for Class A wiring. CAN/ULC S – 524 defines Class “A” wiring as ”A circuit having one continuous path connecting all components on the circuit and terminating through an alternate connection path in the source enclosure.” This is in fact a large loop that runs through all of the devices, and then back to the panel in a different conduit, so as to provide redundancy, if the wiring is compromised. Redundancy is provided by the wiring method and zone isolation devices on the loop. The Class A wiring is to be installed in strict accordance with CAN/ULC S0524 and the National Electrical Code. The fire alarm riser diagram for the Class A option is shown on drawing E-3.

Ensure completed work follows the most stringent and current applicable Code Requirements.

Refer to detailed plans and specifications for complete scope of work

Anticipated Award Date: October 16th, 2023.
Anticipated Construction End Date: December 30th, 2023

Dates

Publication

Sep 06, 2023 02:07 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

Sep 18, 2023 02:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing DateA - Latest Addendum

Oct 06, 2023 02:00 PM EDT

Job-Walk Visit

Sep 14, 2023 01:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Rajesh Gupta

289-654-4146

rajesh.gupta@bgis.com

Required Acknowledgement

GOC375770-CT-BAG

By submitting your response to this solicitation, we confirm that we have read and agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of this ITT, and we agree to provide, upon request, all documentation without modification as defined in this ITT. BGIS reserves the right to reject our submission should BGIS fails to receive the required documentation,

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Job-Walk Visit

Attendance

Recommended

Event date

Sep 14, 2023 01:00 PM EDT

Location

120 Cedar St S., Timmins, ON P4N 2G8

Event Note

Attendees will meet the BGIS representative at the 120 Cedar Street S, Timmins, ON. *Bidders are advised that they must preregister via email, and on behalf of their authorized representative or their authorized representatives including sub-contractors, to the procurement specialist Rajesh.Gupta@bgis.com by September 12, 2023 to access the site. Failure to register may result in the Bidder’s representative(s) being refused access to the site. Bidders will be notified of any changes to the date of the site visit by Addenda.

All individuals attending the site visit must bring their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as: safety shoes/boots, safety vests, hard hats, safety glasses, etc. Individuals without the appropriate PPE will not be permitted to access the site.
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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

Lump sum

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	As defined in the solicitation documents	Yes	No
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Additional Bidding Instructions

Bids submitted at $100,000 or greater must upload the following bid security (“Bid Security”) in Merx:

a bid bond in a commercially reasonable form or an irrevocable standby letter of credit issued by a financial institution authorized to conduct business in Canada as a Schedule I or Schedule II chartered bank in the amount of at least 10% of the Bid Price and that shall be in effect until forty-five (45) calendar days following Closing Date; and
a confirmation from the Bidder’s surety (a performance bond and labor and materials payment bond, each in the amount of 50% of the Contract Price + Value Added Taxes) that, upon the Bidder being selected as the Selected Bidder, to furnish any contract security prescribed in the Contract in respect of the Work.

All respondents must submit their questions for clarification on this portal only at www.bgis.merx.com. Request for clarification delivered by any other method will not be accepted.