BIDS RECEIVED BY FAX AND EMAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED AS OFFICIAL.
BIDS RECEIVED IN-PERSON OR BY COURIER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The only acceptable email address for responses to bid solicitations is p••••••••@••••••.ca . Bids submitted by email directly to the Contracting Authority or to any email address other than p••••••••@••••••.ca will not be accepted.
The only acceptable facsimile for responses to bid solicitations is 1-877-558-2349
The maximum email file size that Parks Canada is capable of receiving is 15 megabytes. The Bidder is responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the emailed bid due to file size.
The Bidder should be cognisant of the size of the email as a whole, and not only the attachments. Please take into consideration that some attachments, when sent, may be resized during the email transfer. If the email size is too large, the Bidder should send the bid in multiple emails properly labeled with the solicitation number, project name, and indicate how many emails are included (ex. 1 of 2).
Emails with links to bid documents will not be accepted. Bid documents must be sent as email attachments.
REVISIONS TO BID AND CONTRACT SECURITY
Bidders are advised that the requirement for the submission of bonds has been revised. Bidders should submit their bonds in accordance with these revised instructions as identified below.
GI08 of R2710T has changed, see SI05 Bid Security Requirements.
GC9.2.2 of R2890D has changed, see SC06 Types and Amounts of Contract Security
REQUIREMENT
Project Description
This project is for the rehabilitation of the South Kouchibouguac Campground entrance. Work under this project will include: realignment of the entrance road for a more efficient roadway access system; construction of a larger and more functional entrance kiosk (109 m2, Net-zero design) with integrated firewood storage & distribution; a significant expansion of the parking area; trenching for underground utilities to the new kiosk and exterior lighting fixtures; clearing of vegetation for the expanded parking area; demolition of the existing kiosk; demolition of the existing woodshed, and removal of organic layer for the placement of a +100mm elevated gravel pad (3.6m x 13.4m); and relocation of an existing shipping container from the parking lot to the new gravel pad for extra wood storage.
Project Objective
The project will improve visitor experience at the South Kouchibouguac Campground entrance kiosk and wood storage building, will better respond to visitation requirements, and provide proper work stations for park staff.
To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated at a value between $1,000,001 > $5,000,000, Taxes extra.
Period of Contract / DELIVERY DATE
Contractor shall perform and complete the Work no later than January 31, 2022.
SECURITY REQUIREMENT
There is no security requirement associated with this bid solicitation.
BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE
A bidders' conference will be held via teleconference on May 20, 2021. The conference will begin at 2:00 PM ADT (Atlantic Time). The scope of the requirement outlined in the bid solicitation will be reviewed during the conference and questions will be answered. It is recommended that bidders who intend to submit a bid participate.
Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority before the conference to confirm participation and obtain the dial-in coordinates. Bidders should provide, in writing, to the Contracting Authority, the name(s) of the person(s) who will be participating and a list of issues they wish to table no later than May 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM ADT.
Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the bidders' conference will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation. Bidders who do not participate will not be precluded from submitting a bid.
ENQUIRIES
All enquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority.
Enquiries regarding this bid must be submitted in writing and should be received no later than five (5) business prior to the date set for solicitation closing to allow sufficient time to provide a response. Enquiries received after that time may result in an answer NOT being provided.
INFORMATION:
National Parks Regulations require that all work is to be performed in accordance with the ordinances, laws, rules and regulations set out in the National Park Act.
Bidders that consider themselves qualified to provide this Work and intend to submit bids on this project should obtain documents from the Government Electronic Tendering Service through the Government of Canada tendering service at www.buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders . Addenda, when issued, will be available from the Government of Canada tendering service. Bidders that elect to base their bids on documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk. Late submissions will not be considered.
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Parks Canada has made every effort to provide equivalent documents in both official languages, however, if you find any discrepancies between the English and French documents, please notify the contract officer listed in this opportunity as soon as possible so that we can rectify the situation.
