This Request for Proposal (RFP) is an invitation by the Government of Saskatchewan (GOS) to prospective Proponents to provide Submissions for the supply and delivery of two (2) engines complete with two (2) exhaust aftertreatments certified to IMO Tier III and two (2) complete control systems for the Riverhurst Cable Ferry, as further described in the RFP Particulars (Appendix A).

Please acknowledge your participation or non-participation to this RFB by submitting the Intent to Bid Form (see Appendix G) to rfxquestions@gov.sk.ca. Submitting the Intent to Bid Form is only optional but strongly recommended and vendors who choose not to submit Appendix G may still participate in the competition.

1.4.1 Site Visit

The optional site visit has been scheduled for February 28, 2024.

In order to fully understand the scope of the requirements, it is encouraged that Proponents attend an in-person site visit prior to submitting a proposal. If a Proponent is interested in participating in the site visit as scheduled above, please email rfxquestions@gov.sk.ca by February 26, 2024, 4 p.m. CST (Local Saskatchewan Time) with the following information:

• the RFP Reference number and name in the subject line;
• name of representative(s) who will be attending; and
• general questions or items the Proponent proposes to ask at the site visit, if any.

All questions and answers from the site visits will be posted on the competition at SaskTenders. Steps will be taken to protect any proprietary Proponent information in preparation of these materials.

A proposal submitted by a Proponent who has not attended a site visit will still be considered, provided that all of the requirements of the RFP are met.
Proponents are advised that the Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement will not be responsible for reimbursement of any expenses associated with participating in this Site Visit.