Mobile Hydrogen Refueling Station
Trade Agreement: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited
to bid
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:
Powertech Labs Inc.
12388 88th Avenue
Surrey British Columbia
Canada
V3W7R7
Nature of Requirements:
Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station
File Number:
T8009-093031/A
Explanation of what an ACAN is:
An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and
agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15)
calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it
intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a
pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or
before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets
the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority
may then proceed with award.
Project description:
Rental of a mobile hydrogen refuelling station during the period
leading-up to and including the 2010 OLYMPIC and Paraolympic
Games held in Vancouver, British Columbia. This contract will
cover the cost of renting the mobile refueller with additional
storage, including all transportation costs, a highway barrier,
a final report, a contingency fund of approximately 5% and the
estimated hydrogen cost for use by Transport Canada. The
capacity of the mobile refueller will be capable of filling both
350-bar and 700-bar vehicles, and must accommodate the hydrogen
fuel requirements needed on a weekly basis. This refuelling
station will be utilized by Transport Canada throughout the
period of the rental contract.
Other tasks included in this contract are:
(a) providing ongoing monitoring of the refuelling activities to
ensure a sufficient supply is available;
(b) providing technical support and maintenance services on a
24/7 basis;
(c) ensuring the station complies with all applicable codes and
regulations, including obtaining all the necessary permits;
(d) providing training and support to Transport Canada,
including emergency response planning and training; and
(e) ensure that the refueller is properly secured and that
access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Trade agreement application:
The North American Free Trade Agreement applies to this proposed
procurement.
Reason for single tendering consideration:
To the best of our knowledge another company capable of
providing this equipment for rent does not exist. We have
consulted with the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association
(CHFCA) and they have confirmed that Powertech Labs is the only
supplier capable of providing a mobile refueling station with
communication and non-communication capability fills of fuel
cell vehicles at both the 350-bar and 700-bar. The CHFCA also
stated that Powertech Labs is the sole hydrogen provider with
the demonstrated experience in the fuel cell electric vehicle
technologies that are present in this requirement. The
refuelling station may require maintenance and support, which
Powertech Labs can provide promptly. The refuelling station
will be situated in the City of Vancouver's Yardworks facility.
Given that Powertech Labs is a provincial entity, it has access
to the Yardworks facility, and does not pose any further
liabilities to the City of Vancouver. This requirement is
crucial to the success of promoting Canada as a global leader in
fuel cell technology on a world stage.
Intellectual Property:
Contractor to Own Intellectual Property Rights in Foreground
Information
Delivery:
Delivery is required on or before 12 November 2009.
Estimate cost of the proposed contract:
Estimate cost of the proposed contract is: $96,972.75, GST
included.
Name and address of the proposed contractor:
Powertech Labs Inc.
12388 88th Avenue
Surrey, BC
Canada V3W 7R7
If you wish to submit a written response showing that you are
capable of meeting this requirement, it must be done not later
than the specified closing date and time. As it is intended to
proceed in a timely manner, responses received after the closing
date will not be considered.
Responses received on or before the closing date will be
considered solely for the purpose of deciding whether or not to
conduct a competitive procurement. Information provided will be
used by the Crown for technical evaluations purposes only and
will not be construed as a proposal. Your written response must
provide sufficient evidence (e.g. Specifications, technical
data, drawings or any other proof) that clearly demonstrates
that your product or service is capable of fulfilling this
requirement.
Suppliers that have submitted a response will be notified in
writing of PWGSC's decision whether to continue with the
aforementioned procurement or to compete the requirement.
Contact person for inquiries and submission of statements of
capabilities:
Maria Navarro, Intern Officer
641-800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2V8
Telephone No. - (604) 666-9171
Fax No. - (604) 775-7526
Email: maria.navarro@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
All responses or inquiries are to be submitted to the
Procurement officer identified above. The PWGSC file number,
the Procurement officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN
must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or,
in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.
CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR WRITTEN SUPPLIER RESPONSES CHALLENGING
THIS REQUIREMENT IS NOVEMBER 9, 2009, 2:00 PM PST.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate
with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any
questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting
officer identified above.
An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and
agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15)
calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it
intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a
pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or
before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets
the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority
may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of
Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the
ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full
tendering process.
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a
statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person
identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this
Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate
how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.
The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the
closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the
envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile
transmission, on the covering page.
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Navarro, Maria
800 Burrard Street, 12th Floor
800, rue Burrard, 12e etage
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2V8
Telephone No.: (604) 666-9171 ( )
Facsimile No.: (604) 775-7526
CLOSING TEXT: Please submit by 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time CONTACT: Maria Navarro
Public Works and Government Services Canada
800 Burrard Street, 12th Floor
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2V8
Telephone No.: (604) 666-9171
Facsimile No.: (604) 775-7526
CONTACT EMAIL: maria.navarro@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca OP_TEXT1: Merx |