GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The works covered by this contract relate to the repair of the Gauron and Lafleur bridges spanning the Lachine Canal NHS. The work includes, but is not limited to, the repair of foundation elements, the repair, the reinforcement and painting of steel structural elements, the repair of elements on approaches, the replacement or sealing of expansion joints as well as the repair of the lighting system.
To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated at a value between $1 000,001 > $5 000,000 Taxes extra.
SITE VISIT
There will be an optional site visit on March 11 2:00 p.m., in the parking lot adjacent to the bridges. See location plan enclosed for more details.
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/calendar days 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.
PERIOD OF CONTRACT
The Contractor must begin the work at contract award and complete all work by March 31, 2021.
BID RECEIVING
Bids are to be sent to:
ATT : Pierre-Alexandre Simard
Parks Canada Agency
p••••••••@••••••.ca
