GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This project involves the rehabilitation of the historic Burritts Rapids single lane Swing Bridge. The bridge extends over the Rideau Canal which is a UNESCO world heritage site adjacent to the Town of Burritts Rapids, Ontario. The structure is a through-truss bridge with a wood deck constructed in 1897 to replace the wood swing bridge that was believed to be constructed in the 1850’s. The masonry foundations are believed to have been constructed at the same time as the original wood bridge. The scope of the rehabilitation includes the removal and replacement of the wood deck, steel floor beams, the steel railway ties that makeup the counterweight, truss members identified for replacement, the wooden pedestrian railing, and the north load rail. The scope also includes the complete refurbishment of mechanical components, the complete repointing of the canal wall (above and below water), and the sand-blasting and painting of the entire swing bridge. The rehabilitation work will be completed with the roadway closed, and the bridge in the open position after the detour has been established. There will be a requirement to maintain pedestrian access through the construction site for the duration of work, while providing a temporary pedestrian bridge across the canal. The work described is to be completed outside of the navigation season over the winter of 2017/18, in order to have both the swing bridge and canal fully operational in the early spring of 2018.
OPTIONAL SITE 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 September 19 at 10:00 am (EDT).
Location: 1 Grenville St, Burritts Rapids, ON, K0G 1B0
Bidders must communicate with the Contracting Authority no later than one open day before the scheduled visit to confirm attendance at s••••••••@••.••.ca.
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
October 11, 2017 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.
PERIOD OF CONTRACT
The Contractor shall complete and perform all the work from October 2nd, 2017 to May 30, 2018.
INQUIRIES
All inquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority: Sylvie Lagacé, telephone: 418-648-5006 or by Email at 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 Agency
Bid Receiving Unit
3, passage du Chien-d ‘Or Suite 200
Quebec, QC G1R 3Z8
Solicitation number: 5P201-17-5078
