Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Wharf Reconstruction - Fogo, NL
F6140-200014/A
Contact Name: Patricia Chaulk
Telephone: 709-689-3272
Fax: 709-772-4603
Email: P••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Public Works and Government Services Canada has a requirement for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for wharf reconstruction at Fogo, Newfoundland and Labrador. The work consists of the furnishing of all plant, labour, equipment and material for the wharf reconstruction.
Note that the Contractor will be required to follow enhanced safety protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with the most recent recommendations and directives from the Provincial and Federal Government, including the Chief Medical Office and the Department of Health. The contractor is required to incorporate these plans in their Site Specific Safety Plan, and update as the recommendations and directives evolve.
In general, the work under this contract will consist of, but will not necessarily be limited to, the following:
.1 Demolition and removal of the existing wharf, as noted on the drawings. Note that there is no disposal site near the area, and all debris (including creosote timber) will have to be disposed of at the Norris Arm Regional Waste Disposal Site.
.2 Construction of a new treated timber crib wharf, complete with reinforced concrete deck, to the dimensions as indicated on the drawings.
.3 Excavation/dredging of the harbour bottom, prior to installation of new cribs, as indicated on the drawings.
.4 Harbour dredging, as indicated on the drawings. Assume all dredging is Class ?A for the purposes of bidding, requiring underwater drilling and blasting.
.5 Supply and installation of mooring cleats, structural timber for coping, wheelguard, wheelguard blocking, fenders, ladders and associated hardware for new wharf construction.
.6 Uplands rock and gravel fill placement, topped with granulars and pavement, as noted on the drawings.
Bidders must refer to R2710T GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES - BID SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (GI) (2020-05-28) for the Integrity Provisions applicable to this requirement.
MATERIAL SUPPLIED BY CANADA
The declared value of the material supplied by Canada for this project is $152,967.00 (HST extra). This amount shall be added to the contract value when determining the amount of insurance required under the Builder's Risk / Installation Floater 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 29 - Health and Safety Requirements before visiting site. Take all appropriate safety measures for any visit to site, either before or after acceptance of bid.
Obtain prior permission from the Departmental Representative before carrying out such site inspection.
All personal visiting the site shall provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE). The PPE shall include as a minimum safety glasses, boots, hard hat, vest and any equipment required by the Province or construction association as protection against COVID -19.
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Bids will be received in English, or French at: Public Works and Government Services Canada, Bid Receiving Unit, 10 Barter's Hill, P.O. Box 4600, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
A1C 5T2.
Bid Security is a requirement for this tender.
The estimated value for this opportunity is within the range of: $1,000,001 to $5,000,000
Delivery Date Required: Forty-Two (42) Weeks after award of contract
GSIN # 5133C
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
