GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The work that is the object of this contract consists in rebuilding the roof of the reception building and of the two (2) small buildings in the Saint-Jean-des-Piles sector, and partially rebuilding the roof of the Rivière-à-la-Pêche reception building at La Mauricie National Park. Without limiting the scope of the contractual drawings, estimates and documents, this project includes the following work: dismantling the existing cedar shingles on the reception building and two small buildings, supplying and installing new asphalt shingles, supplying and installing new membranes, waterproofing for mechanical equipment, supplying and installing an access hatch in the roof, installing new gutters, installing new metal eaves and other related work.
Bid security is required.
Contractors must have $5,000,000.00 Liability Insurance Coverage and a Builder’s risk insurance.
OPTIONALSITE VISIT: It is recommended that the bidders attend the site visit at the designated date and time to examine the scope of the work required and the existing conditions. A maximum of two (2) representatives per bidder will be permitted to examine the sites.
The site visit will be held on Wednesday May 18, 2016 at 9:00 am (EDT). Interested bidders will meet at St-Jean-des-Piles Entrance Reception Building - St-Jean-des-Piles Main Road, Shawinigan, Quebec.
How to get there: Exit 226 on Highway 55 and follow Saint-Jean-des-Piles direction.
N 46 ° 43'36,8 "- W 072 ° 46'03,1".
Bidders must communicate with the Contracting Authority no later than the day before the scheduled visit to confirm attendance.
Bidders who, for any reason, cannot attend at the specified date and time will not be given an alternative appointment to view the site and their proposals. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.
CLOSING DATE AND TIME:
May 25, 2016 at 2 o’clock PM (EDT)
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.
Standard Terms and Conditions for this procurement are incorporated by reference into, and form part of the Tender and Contract Documents.
DURATION OF CONTRACT:
The Contractor shall perform and complete the no later than July 22, 2016.
INQUIRIES:
All inquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority: Sylvie Lagacé, telephone: 450-447-4896, facsimile 450-658-2428, Email: s••••••••@••.••.ca Inquiries are to be made in writing and should be received no less than five (5) calendar days prior to the closing date to allow sufficient time to respond.
Bids submitted by facsimile to Parks Canada are NOT accepted.
Parks Canada Quebec Waterways Unit provides procurement services to the public in either official language of Canada.
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
BID RECEIVING:
Submissions should be send by mail to the following address identified with reference number and title of the project:
Parks Canada
Bid receiving unit
National Contracting Services
1899, De Perigny Bldv
Chambly, Quebec
J3L 4C3
Sollicitation no. : 5P300-16-5131
Project: Roof Repairs – La Mauricie National Park
