Satellite Station Fire Protection Services

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking to procure Emergency 911 Fire Protection Services for the Prince Albert Satellite Station (PASS) located in Buckland, Saskatchewan. The core objective is to ensure fire safety for both the facility and its surrounding terrain, which spans approximately 410 hectares of forested land. The services will include providing firefighting equipment and personnel, conducting tower rescues, and ensuring year-round availability of services, 24/7. The facility is under the jurisdiction of the Buckland Cooperative Volunteer Firefighters, who will automatically receive any emergency (911) calls from the site.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

• Organization: Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
• Contact: Julia Pace, Email: [email protected]

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price
• Estimated Contract Value: $106,670.00 (excluding GST/HST)
• Option Years: Three one-year optional periods may be included.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

• Must provide firefighting and rescue services under the jurisdiction of the Rural Municipality of Buckland.
• Must have a response time that complies with the municipal fire code of the Rural Municipality of Buckland.
• Must be located within 10 kilometers of the Prince Albert Satellite Station.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should possess:

• Firefighting and rescue capabilities, including necessary equipment and trained personnel.
• Experience in providing emergency services in forested or rural areas.
• Ability to coordinate with local fire departments and municipalities for mutual aid.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

• Provision of firefighting services and equipment as needed.
• Availability of personnel for tower rescues and other emergencies.
• Compliance with service availability requirements (24/7, 365 days a year).
• Coordination with other emergency services as required.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following:

• Compliance with mandatory requirements.
• Technical capabilities and experience in similar projects.
• Cost-effectiveness of the proposed services.
• Ability to meet performance standards and deliverables.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, the following qualifications may enhance a bidder's competitiveness:

• Previous experience working with government contracts or similar emergency services.
• Certifications in fire safety, rescue operations, or emergency management.
• Established relationships with local emergency services and municipalities.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunity for potential bidders, highlighting essential criteria and requirements for assessing fit with the project.