Please reference the “Specifications” within this invitation to tender.
Description of work
The work covered under this specification consists of the maintenance of the shelter ice guard at Cape North, NS. The work to be done under this Specification shall include all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the maintenance to the full extent of the Specification. The specification is for a 20-year service life extension.
The Work shall include but not necessarily be limited to the following:
Transportation of all equipment and staff to and from the site;
Replace, supply and install new A325 bolts to replace loose\short\heavily corroded bolts. Field verify each bolt and dimensions.
Replace, supply and install new W8x18 to replace all heavily corroded members. The W8x17 no longer exist therefore we recommend installing a W8x18 instead. The steel does not need to be galvanized. Remove existing structural bolts and replace with new A325 of same size and length.
Quantity: We assume (5) W8x18 beams may need to be replaced. Field verify quantity, length and size. Field cut and field drill will be necessary. A325 bolts are also required.
Replace, supply and install existing permalink chain link fencing galvanized 6 gage 52mm mesh secured to the W8x17 with 6 gage wire at 900mm on center. Contractor to supply a equivalent chain link fence than existing.
Design, supply and installation of grounding for three (3) ice guard building legs.
Supply and replace all loose/broken/missing tie-down straps holding the roof mesh.
Design, supply and install tension cables for the roof mesh. Install on the underside of the structure.
Preparation of all tarp covers to protect the Owners’ building (s) and environment. Tarps must not cover building ventilation openings. Building ventilation & air quality cannot be affected by site work.
Preparation of the existing steel structure for repainting;
Contractor to supply and install of Rust-Anode paint sold by Galvatech 2000.
Clean up of sites following completion of all work.
Contractor to warrant work for 10 years for 90% coverage.FAMILIARIZATION WITH SITE
Before submitting a bid, bidders can visit the site and its surroundings, at their own expense, to review and verify the form, nature, and extent of the work, materials needed for the completion of the work, the means of access to the site, severity, exposure, and uncertainty of weather, soil conditions, any accommodations they may require, and in general shall obtain all necessary information as to risks, contingencies, and other circumstances which may influence or affect their bid. No allowance shall be made subsequently in this connection on account or error or negligence to properly observe and determine the conditions that will apply.
Contractors, bidders, or those they invite to site are to review specification Section 01 35 30 – Health and Safety Requirements before visiting site. Take all appropriate safety measures for any visit to site, either before or after acceptance of bid.
Contractors wishing to visit the site must contact the Contracting Authority to obtain further information (directions/schedule) and confirm their attendance.
Bidders that wish to visit the site must send an email to B••••••••@•••••••.••.ca no later than noon (EDT) on Tuesday October 31, 2017 and provide the following information:
a. Business name
b. Business address
c. Business phone number
d. Bidder’s representative name
e. Bidder’s representative email address
The time and date of the site visit will be sent to the bidder via email.
Expected Start and Completion Dates
The services of the Contractor will be commencing on award of the contract. The expected completion date of this project is November 30, 2017.
