Building Opportunities at CFB Suffield Selling to Government Procurement Seminar, Medicine Hat, Ab. May 5, 2016
Agenda Introduction to DCC DCC Projects Doing Business with DCC Finding the new Tenders Bidding on Contracts E-Procurement -Beginning NOW!
DCC Introduction Crown Corporation Created in 1951 (Defence Construction Limited) Accountable to Canadian Federal Government through Minister of PWGSC One only client (partner) DND www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca
Our Mission To deliver infrastructure, and environmental projects and services required for the defence and security of Canada.
Our Work We solicit, award, and manage Goods, Construction, Services, and Facility Management contracts for projects on behalf of the Department of National Defense.
Our Goal To maintain a practical and fair working relationship with industry while ensuring secure, timely and cost-efficient procurement and contract management services for DND.
DCC has approx. 37 Sites and 5 Regional Offices Across Canada
Locally at DCC Suffield CFB Suffield Our Partners: Department of National Defence (DND) British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) Defence Research Development Canada (DRDC) Canadian Forces Housing Authority (CFHA)
Why Do Business with DCC? Fair, open access to opportunities. Timely awards, payments, approvals. +60 years of contract management experience. Consistent annual construction program at each Base or Wing. Local and knowledgeable staff at every site. Solid understanding of the industry.
DCC Projects Contractor and consultant services support the design, construction, renovation and maintenance of a wide variety of DND facilities.
DCC Projects Large Construction Jetties, Wharves Hangars & Training Facilities Multidisciplinary Facilities & Housing
DCC Projects Heavy Civil Roads & Parking Underground Services Airfield Runways
DCC Projects Architectural Renovations & New Facilities CFHA Married Quarters Recreational Labs and Training Operations
DCC Projects Environmental UXO Designated Substance Surveys Archaeology Water and Soil Sampling Soil Remediation 3R Deconstruction
Doing Business with DCC How can I find out about new tenders? MERX www.merx.com Medicine Hat Construction Association posts documents to On-Line services Local DCC offices Newspaper ads are placed on an occasional basis and posted in conjunction with a posting on MERX. Buy&Sell.gc.ca for large NAFTA Projects
Finding new Tenders - MERX - www.merx.com Merx is an Independent private sector tendering service Contractors can obtain contract documents by ordering them online through MERX. Professional consultants can access RFP opportunities.
Finding new Tenders - MERX Searches Search on Defence Construction Canada or a specific location such as Suffield or Ralston. List of Projects Find a Merx Ad
Finding new Tenders - MERX Ad Project information Brief description of the project Closing date, time, and location Estimate project value How to obtain the documents Tender Forms and Amendments Plans and Specifications Contracting Authority (contact person)
Tender Form List All required documents DCC s Standard Construction Documents (DCL250) Instruction to Tenders (DCL193) Insurance and Bid Security requirements Closing Location, Date, and Time
Bidding on Contracts How to submit a tender (the Old way): Register with MERX for the project to receive Correct Tender Form and all amendments Any Amendments issued during the Tender Period All Bidders have the same information Download Plan and Specifications via Merx Formulate your bid Submit Tender Form and Bid Security if required, in sealed envelope, prior to closing at closing location. OR E-Bid (when activated) That s it, Awards usually 7-30 days!
In Summary for Bidding Ensure you are aware of all of the requirements for submitting a tender. Submit only what is requested This will give your firm the best chance at being awarded a Contract as the low compliant bidder.
E-Procurement DCC is currently implementing for Construction Tenders across Canada Quebec Region was active in February Atlantic and Ontario was active in April The West to follow in May of 2016
E-Procurement No hardcopy Tender Forms! No FAX Revisions No Racing around to get your Bid Security No hassle to Submit your Bid at a closing location or Courier delivery problems
E-Procurement Set up an account with Merx (Subscription) Registration fees are On the Go, DCC only, or Full access Contractor will receive their PIN for bidding from Merx E-Procurement training sessions are underway at the local Construction Associations
E Bonding (Bid Security) E-Bonding (Digital Bonds) replaces hard copy Bonds New Digital Bonds are PDF files which can be validated online and remain active through out the Tender
E Bonding (Bid Security) Set up prior to bidding between the Contractor, their Bonding Agent, and Assurance Company and one of the new Mobile E- Bonding Companies. The Contractor receives the Digital Bond and uploads it to Merx with their Bid. All National Assurance Companies are already set up with each Mobile B-Bonding Company.
Additional Detailed Information DCC http://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/english/eprocurement.html MERX http://www.merx.com Click on Supplier menu 1-800-964-MERX (6379) Surety Association of Canada http://www.surety-canada.com/en/ebonding/index.html
In Closing Thank you for your interest in project opportunities with Defence Construction Canada