Scraping and painting DFO lighthouse – Cote-Nord/Port-Cartier, Ile-aux Oeufs (QC)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Solicitation #: 30004427 This requirement is for Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Real Properties Assets, Environment, Safety and Security) Title: Scraping and painting DFO lighthouse – Cote-Nord/Port-Cartier, Ile-aux Oeufs (QC) Objective: The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is asking for a quote for scraping and painting of the exterior siding and other related work on the DFO lighthouse on Egg Island. Background: Built in 1955, the 14-metre lighthouse stands on the north side of Egg Island, an island south of Pointe-aux-Anglais in Port-Cartier. The lighthouse consists of a reinforced concrete tower on a hexagonal plan, topped by a circular steel lantern. The entrance door and windows are recessed and surmounted by low pediments; they are also vertically aligned on the side of the tower. A circular platform, supporting the lantern at the top of the tower, protrudes around the perimeter and is encircled by a wrought-iron railing. The red band of the cornice at the top of the tower contrasts with the height and width of this otherwise all-white building. Scope of Work: The activities covered by this mandate include the equipment, materials, services, transportation and labor required to complete the following : • Scrape off the paint on the outside of the lighthouse and seal in the remaining contamination; • Repair of damaged concrete surfaces; • Optional : Establish the work that needs to be done on the lighthouse, detailing the interventions with costs (e.g. replacing glass on the lighthouse dome). • Optional: debris collection inside the lighthouse. Security Requirement: There is no security associated with this requirement. Escort required at DFO site(s) • The supplier and all individuals assigned to work on the contract or arrangement MUST NOT have access to PROTECTED or CLASSIFIED information/assets. • The supplier and all individuals assigned to work on the contract or arrangement MUST NOT have unescorted access to restricted access areas of Fisheries and Oceans Canada facilities, or Canadian Coast Guard vessels. • The supplier and all individuals assigned to work on the contract or arrangement MUST NOT remove any PROTECTED or CLASSIFIED information/assets from DFO site(s). • Subcontracts or arrangements with a third party are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the Contracting Authority (i.e. a new SRCL must be submitted and processed following the same procedure as for the initial contract Period of Contract: The period of contract shall be from date of award to November 1, 2023. Trade Agreements: The requirement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Contract Authority: Name: Gloria Tsaka Kipuni Phone Number: 343-598-4182 Email Address: DFO.tenders-soumissions.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Inquiries: Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “BUYANDSELL.GC.CA” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.