STATEMENT OF WORKContract TitleBurgeo Life-Boat Station Snow ClearingContract Period & Hours of WorkSnow removal and de-icing will be carried out Twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.Location of WorkBurgeo, NLGeographical coordinates: 47°36'58.6"N 57°37'08.2"WBackground StatementThe Burgeo CCG Lifeboat Station (Category 2 SAR/RER Station, DFRP# 80546) is located at 99A Reach Road, Burgeo, NL. This facility was constructed in 2004 and consists of a two-storey wood-framed SAR Operations Building (480 sq.m. total) and a Boat Storage Building shared between CCG and Conservation & Protection (164 sq.m.). The first level of the SAR Operations Building houses office space, radio/operations room, garage and other support space. The second level houses staff accommodations. Lifeboat stations are staffed 24-7 seasonally on a rotational basis. The facility has one waste oil tank and one diesel fuel tank complete with dispenser pump.Objectives of the RequirementThe objective is to have a qualified contactor to provide a quote for snow clearing & ice control at the SAR buildings in Burgeo.Consultant is to submit a proposal showing the detailed cost estimate of all services described within this “Scope of Work” prior to commencing with any work. Itemize individual estimated costs for all components of the work (e.g.: estimated hours of work or cost per visit).For the purposes of costing, consultant to allow for one (1) site visit.Scope of WorkThe Scope of Work shall consist of the following:Snow ClearingRemove snow and ice, supply and spread salt, or a mixture of sand and salt to prevent slippery conditions on all driveways, parking areas, trucking/loading areas, main entrances including all building exits, exterior stairwells and vehicle entrances and exits. All pathways and areas around the fire hydrants must be kept clear and accessible.Snow clearing operations will commence when 3-5 cm of snow has accumulated, when drifting necessitates such action and/or when deemed necessary by the Departmental Representative.The equipment to be used will be either front end loader, backhoe or truck with adequate size plow to properly clear the surface required. Heavy equipment that would cause damage to metal grills shall not be used for cleaning snow.All snow may have to be trucked away and dumped in an approved location, under the direction of the Departmental Representative. The Contractor must obtain approval from the local municipality as to the location for dumping of snow.The work includes the provision of all labour, materials, and equipment necessary.Snow must not be piled against fences or other structures in a manner that may lead to damage to these structures. Caution must be taken as not to block hydrant area with snow or ice. Any damages resulting from or attributed to the contractor`s actions are to be made good by the contractor, at no extra cost to the Department.The contractor is to provide and install markers to identify the location of curbs, planters, fire hydrants, valve boxes, catch basins, storm sewers, manholes, etc., to prevent damage and maintain each in an accessible and workable condition.Drainage areas such as catch basin inlets and curbs must be kept clear and operational to accommodate runoff.2 Ice ControlDe-icing and salting operations shall be provided as required or when conditions are deemed necessary by the Departmental Representative.Salt shall be used for ice control around walkways.Salt and salt/sand for ice control on roads, approaches, parking lots and sidewalks shall spread by means of mechanical spreader. The sand will need to be cleaned up & removed after every winter.Partial ice control is the control of all ice and slippery areas on all but a flood coat condition.ConstraintsAll detailed work must be completed within timelines noted in section 2.0 to comply with the safety of our tenants and the operation of the building.Departmental SupportRPSS will respond to consultant requests ASAP.Departmental ResponsibilitiesRPSS will be responsible for contract administration i.e. approval of change orders, processing progress claims and other administrative tasks.Consultant Responsibilities Any sub consultants or contractors engaged by the prime consultant to conform to the documents noted above in addition to all applicable federal, provincial, and local by-laws/ regulations.The consultant will be responsible for their own health and safety when on site.The consultant shall report immediately, any problems to the Project Authority (RPSS) so the appropriate action can be taken to ensure the work can be completed within the contract period.Notify RPSS of any work that that does not comply with the project specifications and drawings and recommended action.
