This procurement is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
No totals required.
Where permissible under the applicable trade agreements and the regulation under the
Procurement Act, Service New Brunswick reserves the right to give preferential treatment to a prospective supplier from New Brunswick. Should this right be exercised, the following order of priority will apply: a) firstly, New Brunswick manufacturers if the goods to be procured are manufactured in New Brunswick; and b) secondly, New Brunswick vendors.
When bid submissions are evaluated on price:
- Applicability of the preferences will be determined based on the price differential between the lowest-priced acceptable bid and the bid receiving the preferential treatment.
- The price differential under which a NB supplier preference may be applied will vary between 2.5% and 10% depending on the total estimated value of the procurement, in accordance with the ranges set out in the regulation under the
Procurement Act.
- The preferential treatment will be applied by making the award to the NB supplier.
When bid submissions are evaluated on a point system:
- Applicability of the preferences will be determined based on the price differential between the pricing component of the highest scoring acceptable bid submission and the pricing component of the bid(s) receiving the preferential treatment.
- The price differential under which a NB supplier preference may be applied will vary between 2.5% and 10% depending on the total estimated value of the procurement, in accordance with the ranges set out in the regulation under the
Procurement Act.
- The preferential treatment will be applied by allotting a maximum of an additional 5% of the total possible points to New Brunswick manufacturers' total scores and 4% to NB vendors' total scores. If no bid from a New Brunswick manufacturer has been retained for preferential treatment, New Brunswick vendors may receive a maximum of an additional 5% of the total possible points rather than 4%.
The decision to apply a preference will be at the sole discretion of Service New Brunswick. To be eligible, suppliers must meet the definition of NB supplier as identified by the regulation under the
Procurement Act. NB manufacturers should indicate in their bid that they are a NB manufacturer to be considered for the NB manufacturer preference.
New Brunswick Manufacturer Preference
By stating YES in the input box,
I confirm that I am a Manufacturer of goods
with a place of business in New Brunswick as defined below and am therefore eligible to be considered for the NB Manufacturer preference as defined in this solicitation document. If the input box is left incomplete the bid may be ineligible for the New Brunswick Manufacturer preference.
Place of business means an establishment where a manufacturer regularly conducts its activities on a permanent basis, is clearly identified by name and is accessible during normal business hours.
New Brunswick Vendor Preference
By stating YES in the input box,
I confirm that I am a Vendor of goods or services
with a place of business in New Brunswick as defined below and am therefore eligible to be considered for the NB Vendor preference as defined in this solicitation document. If the input box is left incomplete the bid may be ineligible for the New Brunswick Vendor preference.
Place of business means an establishment where a vendor regularly conducts its activities on a permanent basis, is clearly identified by name and is accessible during normal business hours.
SHIP AND BOAT PROPULSION COMPONENTS - REPAIR
*****Amendment #16*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to answer the following potential bidder (s) question:
Q1: With regards to spec 8.2 Inclining Experiment, the spec states that this will be carried out as an arising, but there is a line in the bid sheet for a lump sum cost.
There are no details with regards to what Owners Consultant will require, therefore it is impossible to quote.
Please advise if 8.2 in the bid sheet is to be disregarded at this time until more details are known and can be raised via a change order, as noted in the spec.
A1: As stated in the Amended Appendix B Princess Particular Specifications under Item 8.2 - Incline Experiment (As Required) - "Payment for Work under this Item shall be addressed through change order."
Q2: With regards to the certified cheque for $50000 for the bid security, would a photocopy of the cheque be acceptable in the electronically submitted bid package, and the original cheque couriered the same day as the bid package.
A2: A photocopy of the bid security with your bid submission is all that is required. The successful Vendor will have to submit the original upon award of the contract.
Q3: With regards to item 1.7.1 Drydocking, it is noted that security is required, however there is no line on the bid sheet to cover this cost.
Please note that when work is not going on, all gates are locked, the workshops & offices are alarmed, and we have 24/7 security cameras which record images for up to 30 days.
Please advise if given the current security systems at the yard if 24/7 security is required.
A3: If there is onsite security guard or security system this would be included in your pricing as stated in Item 1.7.1.
All other information remains the same
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*****Amendment #15*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to issue pictures that pertain to this commodity as referenced in Amendment #14
All other information remains the same
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*****Amendment #14*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to answer the following potential bidder (s) question:
Q1: Spec 2.4.1 - Main Engines:
Can you supply the main engine and generator manuals, and in particular with regards to the cooling systems.
A1: 2.4.1 Main Engine
Cat C-18 marine engine with Fernstrum coolers as found in 2.4.
Total coolant capacity for each engine including cooler and piping is 130 liters.
Q2: Spec 6.1 - Hydraulic Tank
Can you please confirm the lengths of 3" hydraulic hose required.
Can you please confirm the size of the pipe nipple that is to be replaced.
A2: 6.1 Hydraulic tank
Hose length 3" Tank - truck hose 150 psi max wire reinforced (suction lines from tank to hydraulic pumps)
One hose 5' long
One hose 8' long
Pipe nipple on tank 2 1/2" diameter x 2" long.
See attached picture.
All other information remains the same
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*****Amendment #13*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to answer the following potential bidder (s) question:
Q: With regards to spec #2.2.1 Tranducer, can you please provide the manual for the transducer.
A1: We do not have the manual but you can look it up online and it is a Navnet TZ2 touch serial number 200965.
All other information remains the same
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*****Amendment #12*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to answer the following potential bidder (s) question:
Q1: Can you please supply a list of valves that are to be opened up for inspection by ABS.
Please include size & type e.g. SDNR, angle etc.
A1: The Contractor shall open the following for survey by TCMS Surveyor:
- Two (2) valves connected to the main sea bay and two (2) overboard discharge valves, located in the engine room, port side.
- Two (2) valves on the emergency fire pump sea bay located in void # 1 starboard and one (1) overboard discharge valve on emergency fire pump located in the forward starboard deck house on the main deck.
- Two (2) shaft gland cooling valves located in the #1 and #2 center voids.
- One (1) storm valve located in the center void #3, starboard.
All valves are 3 inches.
All other information remains the same
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*****Amendment #11*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to issue pictures that pertain to this commodity as referenced in Amendment #10
All other information remains the same
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*****Amendment #10*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to answer the following potential bidder (s) question:
Q1: With regards to spec #9, can you please provide details of the following:
Center tailshaft inspection - Please confirm if you are referring to the two intermediate shafts and the plumber bearings supporting the fore & aft shafts.
Generator Cooling Pumps - Can you please provide drawings & manuals.
Air Receiver Pressure Relief Valves - Can you please supply more details regarding these valves e.g. model, type, size, pressure setting etc.
A1: Center tail shaft inspection - Please confirm if you are referring to the two intermediate shafts and the plumber bearings supporting the fore & aft shafts. No, the tail shaft is the shaft that the propeller is connected to and it enders the boat through the stern glan, and it is connected to the intermediate shaft by way over bolted flange.
Generator Cooling Pumps - Can you please provide drawings & manuals.
Please find attached photos (Generator cooling pumps, Pic 1, 2, 3 &4).
Air Receiver Pressure Relief Valves - Can you please supply more details regarding these valves e.g. model, type, size, pressure setting etc.."
Please find attached photos (Air receiver Pressure Relief Valves Pic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9).
All other information remains the same
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*****Amendment #9*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to answer the following potential bidder (s) question:
Q1: With regards to spec #3.3 for the passenger washroom, our subcontractor is requesting the thickness of insulation required.
Please advise.
A1: It is 3 inches insulation thickness for the passenger washroom.
All other information remains the same
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*****Amendment #8*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to answer the following potential bidder (s) question:
Q1: With regards to spec #2.4 regarding the main engine & generators, our subcontractor for cleaning the generators is asking for the make, model & power of the generators, and if possible can photos be provided.
A1: The generators are CAT C 4.4 (75 KVW). We don't have any photo for the generator.
Please refer to the Amended Appendix B.
All other information remains the same
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*****Amendment #7*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to answer the following potential bidder (s) question:
Q1: With regards to spec 3.3.9.1 Void Spaces, an area of 200m2 has been stated for the surface preparation to SP3, but states nothing for the preparation to 50% SP10 or 50% SP7.
Can you please advise the area for the preparation to SP10/SP7.
A1: Void Spaces
The voids (including forward peak port, forward peak starboard, aft peak port, aft peak starboard, starboard and center voids) shall be given an allowable amount of surface prep and coatings. Estimated 200 m2 will need to be prepared to SSPC-SP3 Power Tool Cleaning Standard and apply the following coating system:
- One (1) coat of Intershield 300 Bronze to a DFT of 5 mils.
- One (1) coat of Intershield 300 Aluminum to a DFT of 5 mils.
Please refer to the Amended Appendix B.
All other information remains the same
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*****Amendment #6*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to answer the following potential bidder (s) question:
Q1: Having delved into the spec further, the Pricing Sheet under Annex D bears no relation to the specification.
Can you please issue a new Annex D that matches the specification.
A1: Yes, please refer to the Amended Appendix D
All other information remains the same
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*****Amendment #5*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to answer the following potential bidder (s) question:
Q1: In the tender document, the first item references spec item 1.6.3 with regards to as fitted drawings, item 1.6.3 has not been included in the specification.
Please advise.
A1: Item No. 1.6.3 has been
DELETED in its entirety. Please refer to the Amended Appendix D.
Q2: In spec 1.7.2.3 it states to quote for 26 days on dock, but in the pricing sheet it states 43 days, please confirm which number of laydays is correct.
A2: Item No. 1.7.2.3 has been
REVISED to read as Item No. 1.7.1.3 - Lay Days on Dock and the Approximate Quantity has been
REVISED to read as 26 days. Please refer to the Amended Appendix D.
Q3: In spec 1.7.1.4 it states to quote for 3 days pier side, but in the pricing sheet under 1.7.1 it states 6 days, please confirm which number of pier side days is correct.
A3: In Appendix D, Item no. 1.7.1 has been
REVISED to read as 1.7.1.4 and the Approximate Quantity has been REVISED to read as 3. Please refer to the Amended Appendix D.
Q4: Under item 1.8 in the spec under Delivery and Redelivery, there is nothing to be handled by the shipyard, as the vessel would be delivered & returned to it operational site by the Owner.
Please advise if this item in the pricing sheet should be labeled as N/A, or a zero cost item.
A4: Item No. 1.8 was NOT included as an item in Appendix D.
Q5: In the pricing sheet under 2.1.3, there is a line for pricing Hull Weld Seam Renewal, but in the spec there is no item 2.1.3.
Please advise if this item is to be disregarded and marked as either N/A or a zero cost item.
Also in the pricing sheet under 2.1.4, which is marked Sea Chests, and in the spec it is numbered as 2.2.
Also in spec there is item, 2.2.1 for the Transducer, but there is no line for the transducer in the pricing sheet.
The numbers on from item 2.2.1 do not match the pricing sheet.
Please advise if a new pricing sheet will be issued to match the spec.
A5: Item 2.1.3 has been
DELETED in its entirety.
Item 2.1.4 has been
REVISED to read as Item No. 2.2.
Item 2.2.1 has been
ADDED.
Please refer to Amended Appendix D
All other information remains the same
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*****Amendment #4*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to issue the following
AMENDED Appendices:
- AMENDED Appendix B
- AMENDED Appendix D
All other information remains the same
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*****
Amendment #3*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to
EXTEND the closing date to
July 19, 2024.
All other information remains the same
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*****
Amendment #2*****
Please be advised that this Invitation to Tender has been amended to answer the following potential bidder (s) question:
Q1: In the contract it states that Hull & Machinery and Protection & Indemnity insurance is to be taken out by the shipyard.
This is not a standard practice for docking a vessel and could be difficult to procure given that the vessel does not belong to the shipyard, and I would like to confirm if this is a prerequisite for bidding, given that the shipyard already has Ship Repairers Liability insurance.
A1: Please
DELETE all information regarding Hull and Machinery Insurance and Protection & Indemnity Liability Insurance as these are not a requirement.
Refer to the attached Ship Repairers Liability Insurance Requirements for additional information regarding this insurance.
All other information remains the same
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*****
Amendment #1*****
Please be advised that the optional bidders meeting is scheduled for Thursday June 13, 2024, at 10:00am at the following coordinates, 45.32041, -66.081926.
All other information remains the same
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SCOPE
This Invitation to Tender consists of the Refit of the Peninsula Princess F95.
CONTRACT AWARD CRITERIA
Contract will be award to the lowest compliant bid which meet the requirements detailed within the specifications attached.
SUBMITALS
Appendix D must be part of your tender submission.
DELIVERY DATE AND PRICE
The supplier must have the refit completed by March 31, 2025.
VENDOR QUESTIONS
All inquiries should be received five (5) calendar days prior to the closing date; any inquiries received less than five (5) calendar days prior to the closing date cannot be guaranteed a response. Please reference the tender number and closing date within your communications to ensure a prompt and accurate reply.
REQUIREMENTS
VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND DATE THEIR BID IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW
This is a tender notice only. In order to submit a bid, you must obtain official tender documents from the New Brunswick Opportunities Network, another authorized tendering service or as indicated in the tender notice.
Solicitation documents will be provided in either of the Province of New Brunswick's two official languages; English or French upon request.
Instructions for Bid Submission
1. Effective April 15, 2020, Service New Brunswick is no longer accepting paper bids,
and the Central Tendering Branch is closed to the public. Public tender openings are
no longer taking place; however, results continue to be posted on NBON.
2. Bids will only be accepted by electronic transmission as follows:
a. By e-bidding through NBON (when e-bidding is possible); OR
b. By fax to: (506) 444-4200 (fax to dedicated mailbox).
Note: Proposals in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) will not be accepted by fax; OR
c. By email to NBBids@snb.ca or SoumissionsNB@snb.ca (do not submit bids to any other email).
Click here
Instructions for Bid Submission for important instructions on how to submit bids by email.
d. Please refrain from submitting your bid through multiple electronic channels
to avoid duplicate bids.
3. All bids must be properly signed by an authorized person.
a. For bids submitted by email or fax: typed signatures (in any font)
that are not on the bid itself (i.e. in the body of the email or on the
fax cover sheet) will NOT be accepted.
4. All bids must be legible, properly completed and contain the proper solicitation number.
5. The proponent is solely responsible for ensuring that the bid submission
in its entirety, including all attachments, is received before Closing Date and Time
as indicated on the solicitation documents.
a. The proponent bears all risk associated with delivering its bid by electronic
submission, including but not limited to delays in transmission between the Proponent's computer and the Province's Electronic Mail System, NBON or fax.
b. The date and time of official receipt of the bid will be the time of receipt
recorded in the NBON system (for e-bids) or the time of receipt in the Province's
Electronic Mail System (for fax and email bid submissions).
6. All bids must be stated in Canadian Funds. Sales taxes should not be included in
the unit, extended or total prices.
7. All tenders must be F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid.
8. This Invitation is being conducted under the provisions of the Procurement Act
and Regulation 2014-93 as of the date of the issuance of the Invitation.
Direct Deposit
The Province of New Brunswick is now using Direct Deposit as the standard method of issuing payments. Suppliers are required to provide bank account information and an email address for the notice of remittance. Please send the completed Direct Deposit Form to Service New Brunswick (e-mail address and mailing address are indicated on the form).
Please click on the link below to view the Direct Deposit Form.
https://www2.snb.ca/content/dam/snb/Procurement/DirectDepositVirementDirect.pdf
A bidder must obtain official solicitation documents from a distribution service, authorized by the Minister of Service New Brunswick, in order to submit a bid. The current authorized distribution services are the
New Brunswick Opportunities Network (NBON) (operated by Service New Brunswick, Province of NB),
BIDSAlert (operated by Tendering Publications Ltd.) and
MERX (operated by Mediagrif Interactive Technologies). Bids should be submitted on the official bid documents
obtained from these authorized distribution services.
The province of New Brunswick reserves the right to negotiate pricing, value added and other savings opportunities with the successful proponent at time of award and throughout the contract.
The Atlantic Provinces Standard Terms & Conditions for Goods and Services apply to this procurement and are considered to be incorporated into this document. By submitting a bid, you agree and accept these terms and conditions. Current "Atlantic Provinces Standard Terms and Conditions" are available on the New Brunswick Opportunities Network, the Council of Atlantic Premiers' Website or from an authorized service provider.
All suppliers engaged to deliver services on behalf of the Government of New Brunswick must ensure compliance with the
Official Languages Act in the delivery of those services. For more information, please refer to the
Official Languages Act.
COVID-19 Restrictions for Workers entering New Brunswick
All suppliers and workers entering the province of New Brunswick for work purposes must comply with the requirements established by WorkSafe NB and Public Health, including isolation requirements where applicable.
Click here for more information on these requirements.
QUESTIONS:
Written questions relating to this opportunity may be submitted to the address provided below via email by clicking on Questions. Please be sure to include the solicitation/tender number in the subject line.
EMAIL ADDRESS: bidquestionssoumissions@snb.ca
NOTE:
This email account is strictly for the receipt of questions on open opportunities. This email is not for the submission of bids.
COVID-19 Supplier Vaccination Policy
Suppliers must comply with all GNB health and safety policies and standards including, without limitation, all health and safety policies and standards related to COVID-19, as applicable. Go to www.gnb.ca/nbon to view the full policy and FAQs.
Under Canadian law (and international agreements), your Bid must arrive separately and independently, without conspiracy, collusion or fraud; see http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/home for further information.
Pay Equity
Does your organization have 50 or more employees?
The Government of New Brunswick is committed to encouraging and incentivizing the adoption of pay equity by employers doing business with government.
Prior to the award of procurements for goods and services valued over $1,000,000, suppliers, with fifty (50) or more employees will be required to complete the Pay Equity Learning Module developed by the Women's Equality Branch. Suppliers should provide a copy of their certificate of completion with their bid submission.
To complete the online module and obtain your certificate, please visit www.gnb.ca/payequity. For questions, please contact the Pay Equity Bureau toll free: (877) 253-0266 or by Email: peb-bes@gnb.ca.
All discounts quoted will be considered to be without limitations.
Award of contracts: no contract shall be awarded and no payment shall be made to a vendor unless authorized by the Minister or his delegates. The Minister may make an award to the preferred vendor conditional on the negotiation and acceptance of a detailed contract between the Province and the vendor. In such cases, should the detailed contract negotiations not be completed in a reasonable period of time, the Province reserves the right to discontinue negotiations with the vendor and
subsequently enter into negotiations with the second preferred vendor.
No right or duty, in whole or in part, of the vendor under a contract issued may be assigned or delegated without the prior consent of the Strategic Procurement Branch.
Unless indicated otherwise in this tender notice or attached documents, all prices must be extended and totalled.
All Suppliers engaged to deliver goods or services to the Government of New Brunswick must ensure compliance with the Designated Materials Regulation in the provision or delivery of those goods obligated under that Regulation. Please refer to
Recycle NB's website and the
Designated Materials Regulation for specifics.
PAYMENT OF INVOICES
Payment of invoices is the responsibility of the department or organization to whom the goods are shipped or services are supplied.
Where the estimated value of the goods or services to be procured is below the lowest applicable threshold value of any relevant trade agreement, Service New Brunswick reserves the right to give preferential treatment to a prospective supplier from New Brunswick. Should this right be exercised, the following order of priority will apply: a) firstly, New Brunswick manufacturers if the goods to be procured are manufactured in New Brunswick; and b) secondly, New Brunswick vendors.
When bid submissions are evaluated on price:
- Applicability of the preferences will be determined based on the price differential between the lowest-priced acceptable bid and the bid receiving the preferential treatment.
- The price differential under which a NB supplier preference may be applied will be limited to 10%. When the lowest-priced acceptable bid before preferential treatment is applied is a New Brunswick vendor, the price differential under which a NB manufacturer preference will be applied will be limited to 5%.
- The preferential treatment will be applied by making the award to the NB supplier.
When bid submissions are evaluated on a point system:
- Applicability of the preferences will be determined based on the price differential between the pricing component of the highest scoring acceptable bid submission and the pricing component of the bid(s) receiving the preferential treatment.
- The price differential under which a NB supplier preference may be applied will be limited to 10%. When the highest scoring acceptable bid submission before preferential treatment is applied is a New Brunswick vendor, the price differential under which a NB manufacturer preference will be applied will be limited to 5%.
- The preferential treatment will be applied by allotting a maximum of an additional 5% of the total possible points to New Brunswick manufacturers' total scores and 4% to NB vendors' total scores. If no bid from a New Brunswick manufacturer has been retained for preferential treatment, New Brunswick vendors may receive a maximum of an additional 5% of the total possible points rather than 4%.
The decision to apply a preference will be at the sole discretion of Service New Brunswick. To be eligible, suppliers must meet the definition of NB supplier as identified by the regulation under the
Procurement Act. NB manufacturers should indicate in their bid that they are a NB manufacturer to be considered for the NB manufacturer preference.
