Port Repairs at Bella Bella facility British Columbia

Transport Canada is soliciting offers under solicitation T8080-260226 for priority structural repairs at the Bella Bella Public Port Facility in British Columbia. The project aims to address critical deficiencies identified in the 2024 Routine Detailed Inspection by restoring the structural integrity of the approach and wharf head, replacing bearing piles, cross braces, mid-rails, and safety ladders, and reinstating pile cap connections. The objective is to mitigate urgent safety risks, ensure continued vessel access and community use, and extend the facility's functional service life. Field work is anticipated to begin in Fall 2026 and must be completed by December 1, 2026, with all final deliverables and close-out documentation due by December 31, 2026. The contract will be awarded based on a trade-off model considering the highest combined rating of technical merit and price, weighted at 60 percent and 40 percent respectively. To be compliant, offerors must meet all Mandatory Technical Criteria, including the provision of a detailed work plan and two marine repair client references from the last five years. Technical merit is further evaluated through point-rated criteria focusing on schedule alignment and resource allocation. The agreement is structured as an implied firm fixed price contract with a lump sum payment basis. The government retains sole responsibility for inspection and acceptance at the destination in the National Capital Region. Contractors must adhere to strict integrity and ethics requirements, including compliance with anti-forced labour regulations and international sanctions.