Supply and Installation of Transit Bus Shelters

TEN-12-08

Closing Date: 06/28/2012 2:00:01 PM ET

Details:

Request for Tender

TEN-12-08

Supply and Install Transit Bus Shelters

The City of Burlington currently has 191 bus shelters around the urban core of the city.  The current inventory of styles includes the “Contemporary” and “Traditional” models provided by Day Tech Limited.  The City is seeking a new style of shelter that will assist in enhancing our brand image and will be used for our higher order service corridors. 

The Corporation of the City of Burlington is seeking a contractor to perform a number of activities:

1.    Supply and Install Transit Shelters

2.    To Remove Existing Shelters

3.    To Remove Existing Shelter and relocate Existing Shelters

Vendor must provide an 8”x10” picture of the shelter offered, along with schematics and drawings of the shelters with the submission. 

Bidders must have a minimum of (5) years experience manufacturing or have a minimum (5) years contractual relationship with a manufacturer of pre-fabricated transit shelters and related products.

ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE:

Proponents must purchase this bid document and be on the corresponding Plan Takers list.  This document can be obtained online or in person as detailed below:

OBTAINING THE DOCUMENT:

ONLINE:

Bid packages are available to be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/burlington.  If you subscribe to Biddingo.com you may download the bid document directly from the site.  You may also opt to purchase a one-time download for this opportunity.  Biddingo charges an administration fee to non subscribers.

IN PERSON:

The bid request documents are available for pick up at 390 Brant Street, 3^rd Floor, Sims Square*, Finance Department-Purchasing Reception Counter, Burlington, Ontario.   See Methods of Payment below.

* Located one block south of City Hall on the S.W. corner of Brant and Elgin Street 

DOCUMENT FEES:

From Biddingo, $45.00 (incl. HST)
In person, at Purchasing Services, $65.00 Administration Fee (incl. HST)

METHODS OF PAYMENT:

Payment by credit card is required for documents available electronically.  If picking up the document in person, the City will accept cash, cheque, Interac, MasterCard, Visa and American Express.   Cheques are to be made payable to The Corporation of the City of Burlington.   Documents will not be released until payment is received.   The City of Burlington is not responsible for delivery delays via courier or mail. 

ADDENDUM:

Addenda will be posted on www.biddingo.com/burlington
N.B. It is the responsibility of the vendor to check the Biddingo Web Site for any possible addenda.

All questions related to this RFT, or for clarification on completing the Bid Submission Form, are to be directed in writing to:

Single Point of Contact:

Colleen Selkirk                                

Tel:   905-335-7600, Ext. 7661

E-mail: SelkirkC@burlington.ca

All questions relating to this Request for Tender or any clarification with respect to this Tender should be made in writing no later than 6 calendar days prior to closing date.  We cannot guarantee a response to any questions received after this deadline.  The City reserves the right to extend the closing deadline if required.

If a Bidder finds omissions from or discrepancies in any of the Tender documents, unnecessary restrictions in the specifications, or should he/she be in doubt as to the meaning of any part of this document, he/she should notify the contact named above in writing prior to submitting a bid.  An addendum will be issued if it is determined that a correction, explanation or interpretation is necessary or desirable.

If Bidders fail to report any discrepancies, errors or omissions to the Buyer as specified, Bidders will be deemed to have accepted all such specifications as being accurate, and the City will not approve any alternatives or extra charges subsequent to acceptance of the bid.  Therefore, Bidders are encouraged to review the document in full before the deadline for questions.

DISCLOSING BID TAKERS: