Basic Information

Reference Number

0000212719

Issuing Organization

VIA Rail Canada Inc.

Project Type

ITT - Invitation to Tender (Formal)

Project Number

202111004

Title

P00035 -VMC Medium Voltage Upgrade

Source ID

PP.CO.QC.583475.C106262

Details

Location

Canada, British Columbia, Lower Mainland-Southwest

Job Location

Vancouver Maintenance Center 1100 Station St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6A 4C7

Description

The project will allow the replacement of key end-of-life electrical apparatus at the Vancouver Maintenance Centre (VMC). More precisely, three (3) medium voltage (MV) breakers in the VMC main electrical room will be replaced, including the replacement of the defective load break switch in substation #2 and the installation of two (2) pairs of 480V wayside power cables.

Dates

Publication

2021/11/22 03:43:41 PM PST

Bid Intent

Required

Bid Intent Deadline

2021/12/08 04:00:00 PM PST

Question Acceptance Deadline

2021/12/08 04:00:00 PM PST

Questions are submitted onlineA - Previous Amendment

Yes

Closing Date

2021/12/15 04:00:00 PM PST

Onsite Visit

2021/12/01 01:30:00 PM PST

Contact Information

Sylvie Rathier

514-871-6301

sylvie_rathier@viarail.ca

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Bid Deposit Required

- Contractors License Required

- Insurance Required

- Irrevocable Letter of Credit

- Safety Standards Plan

- Warranty Information Required

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Mandatory

Event date

2021/12/01 01:30:00 PM PST

Location

Vancouver Maintenance Center

Event Note

VMC: 1100 Station St., Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7

Contact: Benoit Rivard, 514.217.1416
NOTA: PROOF OF VACCINATION IS NECESSARY TO ATTEND MANDATORY SITE VISIT

** PPE - Safety boots, glasses, hard hat, vest, and mask are mandatory. **
While on the Railway property, you will be required to PROVIDE PROOF OF VACCINATION AS PER VIA RAIL’S COVID-19 POLICY, wear a mask, safety hats, safety glasses, reflective apparel (safety vest) and safety boots in accordance with the Railway’s regulations as stated in “Safety Guidelines for Contractors.” The potential Tenderers must be present for the Safety Briefing prior to entering the VIA Right-of-Way. Everyone must complete the Health & Safety Questionnaire 2 hours prior to the site visit and present it at the time of the visit.
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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	Documents defining the proposal	No	No
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Additional Bidding Instructions

Vendors are required to complete the Intent to Bid on Merx.
When submitting your bid, the ITT must be returned in its entirety, initialed on pages where indicated.
The pricing sheet must be returned in the Excel and PDF formats.
Please ensure you have attached all MANDATORY documents or information listed in Document 3 - Mandatory Requirements of the ITT.

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