What’s Canada Buying?

• Wanted: Checking out an old shipwreck in BC for nasties.  “DEFENCE CONSTRUCTION CANADA (DCC) – #BC12THL1– MEC Underwater Survey of the HCMS Thiepval Shipwreck, Thiepval Channel, British Columbia – The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the supply of labour, material, supervision and equipment necessary to conduct an underwater survey of possible Munitions and Explosives of Concern …. The estimated cost for this opportunity is in the order of $198,560.00 …. “  More on the HMCS THIEPVAL here (Wikipedia), here (Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency) and here (Canadian War Museum).
• Wanted:  School to carry out Marine Engineering Technician training.  “…. Requirement: To provide post secondary academic institute required technical training, the pedagogical supplies and the logistic support for the Department of National Defence (DND) sponsored students and staff under the plan entitled the Marine Engineering Technician Training Plan (METTP) ….”
• Wanted: someone to take down, rebuild office @ Dwyer Hill. “DEFENCE CONSTRUCTION CANADA (DCC) – #DHTC1103– Demolition & Construction: New Office Structure, Ottawa, Ontario – The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the supply of labour, material, supervision and equipment necessary to demolish an existing trailer unit and construct an Engineered Office Structure …. A site meeting will be held at the following date, time and location. It is highly recommended that bidders attend this site meeting. Date: July 12, 2011m, Time: 10:00hrs, Location: Commissionaires Building, Main Gate off Dwyer Hill Road.  The estimated cost for this opportunity is in the order of $129,864.43 ….”
• Wanted:  Zamboni for Suffield?  “Requirement: For the supply, delivery and off-loading of one (1) Ice Resurfacer for the Department of National Defence, CFB Suffield, Ralston ….”

WHAT’S CANADA BUYING? Scopes, Soil and Sandwiches

Who’s taking care of our rifle scopes?

…. The Department of National Defence requires the repair and overhaul (R&O) of Schmidt & Bender tactical 3-12X50 and 5-25X56 rifle telescopes. It is a requirement that the provider of the R&O services use Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and approved methods.

It is intended to negotiate a contract with Wolverine Supplies Ltd., of Virden, Manitoba, as the holder of the exclusive representation and distribution rights for all Schmidt & Bender tactical sights in Canada.

Work will be performed on an as and when requested basis from the date of award until March 31, 2014 with the option to extend the period of the contract by 3 one-year option periods.

The estimated limitation of expenditure is $400,000.00 from the date of award to March 31, 2014,  however, the minimum work guarantee is $10,000.00 for each year including any option periods exercised ….

Someone needed to clean up lead-contaminated soil at Dwyer Hill

…. DEFENCE CONSTRUCTION CANADA (DCC) – DHTC0906 – Contaminated Soil Removal and Disposal, Ottawa, Ontario

The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the supply of labour, material, supervision and equipment necessary to remove and dispose of lead contaminated soil.

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A site meeting will be held at the following date, time and location. It is highly recommended that bidders attend this site meeting.

Date: February 17, 2010
Time: 9:00 hours, local time
Location: Commissionaires Bldg, main Gate off Dwyer Hill

The estimated cost for this opportunity is in the order of $75,600.00 ….

5,000 sandwiches needed for Wainwright, Alberta

…. Regional Individual Standing Offer for the suppy (sic), delivery and off-loading of assorted prepared sandwiches to the Department of National Defence, CFB/ASU Wainwright, Western Area Training Centre, Denwood, Alberta on an “as and when” requested basis during the period from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 inclusive to be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the Request for Standing Offer ….

And what kind of sandwiches, pray tell?  Check here (PDF)