INTERIM ICEBREAKING AND TOWING

Background:

Icebreaking:

Due to age and reduced availability of the icebreaking fleet, the CCG anticipates that it may require additional icebreaking capacity provided by one (1) to five (5) Icebreakers (Heavy, Medium, or Light) at various times over the next number of years. Accordingly, the CCG must investigate potential bridging strategies to address potential gaps in service.

Towing:

The M/V John 1 (14 March 2014) and M/V Simushir (October 17, 2014) incidents illustrate several gaps in Canada’s emergency towing capacity in both the immediate and medium term, including limited industry capacity (particularly on the West Coast) and limitations to the CCG’s capability to tow large vessels. CCG has identified a potential requirement for one (1) to three (3) tow capable vessels in both the Pacific and Atlantic regions (including Juan de Fuca strait, mid to northern BC offshore coasts, Gulf of St-Lawrence, Atlantic offshore, etc?) to respond to marine incidents over the short or medium term.

This Request for Information and Industry Consultation is an initial step in examining the provision of service options available for the CCG. At this time, the focus of the consultations with Industry is to determine the commercial capability available, assess how quickly industry can start providing interim capability services and obtain estimates for the potential cost of delivering these services. This RFI is neither a call for tender nor a Request for Proposal (RFP). No agreement or contract will be entered into based on this RFI. The issuance of this RFI is not to be considered in any way a commitment by the Government of Canada (GC), nor as authority to potential Respondents to undertake any work that could be charged to GC. This RFI is not to be considered as a commitment to issue a subsequent solicitation or award contract(s) for the requirements described herein.

This consultation will be a 3 Stage Process:

Stage 1 - Industry Day or Web-Ex teleconference. See Questions in Sections 2 and 3 of this document.

On 08 December 2016, an Industry Day will be held in Gatineau, Quebec. Potential Respondents that are interested in being present during the Industry Day are requested to send an e-mail confirmation to the Contracting Officer at (email on the official notice). Additional information on the specifics of the Industry Day will be released to all interested suppliers.

Suppliers that are not able to attend the Industry Day meeting in person may request participation through a web conferencing service via WebEx. Suppliers that have shown preference in attending the Industry day via WebEx will subsequently be provided with an e-mail providing specific instructions.

• Initial response from the industry: Initial responses to the questions listed in sections 2 and 3 of this RFI document are required for respondents to participate in stage 2 of this RFI. The initial response from the industry is to be provided on or before January 25th, 2017 by e-mail to: (email on the official notice).

Prior to providing an initial response, interested suppliers must notify (by e-mail) the Contracting Authority on or before January 11th, 2017 of their intention to provide an initial response in order to participate in the One-on-one stage of the RFI. Interested suppliers are also requested to indicate a preferred location across Canada for holding the one-on-one meetings. Please note that the decision will be at Canada’s absolute discretion.

Please note that Respondents will be provided with the opportunity to modify their responses throughout the RFI period.

Stage 2 - One-On-One Meetings with Industry (expected to be held from January 30th to February 10th, 2017).

The purpose of the one-on-one meetings between Canada and individual potential respondents is to go over the initial response of the subject respondent.

At Canada’s discretion and depending on industry requests and suppliers’ preferences, Canada may consider holding the one-on-one sessions in various locations across Canada.

Stage 3 - Final responses to the RFI.

The RFI responses must be submitted on or before February 27, 2017 14h00 EST to:

Marc Aubin
Chef d'équipe d'approvisionnement | Supply Team Leader
Projet des Capacités de déglaçage et remorquage provisoires/Interim Icebreaking and Towing Capability
Direction générale des approvisionnements | Acquisitions Branch
Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada | Public Works and Government Services Canada
105, rue Hotel de Ville, Gatineau, QC, K1A 0S5 (4-023) | 105, Hotel de Ville Street, Gatineau (QC) K1A 0S5 (4-023)
(email on the official notice)
Téléphone | Telephone (number on the official notice)
Cellulaire | Cellular (number on the official notice)

Respondents who did not participate in stages 1 or 2 of the RFI may still submit a response to the RFI.

The content of this RFI is to provide industry with initial context and details pertaining to the CCG’s requirement.

Respondents are encouraged to respond to any or all of the requirements identified in the RFI.

For the purposes of thisRFI, the target audience is potential suppliers of the solution.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.