Description of Work:
This project consists of the replacement of the windows and exterior doors of the St-Jean-des-Piles Welcome Center for the Mauricie National Park. There are 22 wood windows, 21 of which are fixed, and one is sliding. The windows will be replaced with aluminum clad wood windows. The project also includes the replacement of 5 blinds for the 5 windows in the multi-purpose room. There are 6 wooden exterior doors that will be replaced by new solid core wood doors with cedar cladding to match the finish of the existing building. New hardware for the replaced doors is also part of the project. Three of the doors will be equipped with push button automatic door openers for accessibility.
Closing Date and Time: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 2 :00 PM EDT
OPTIONAL SITE VISIT
It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for the site visit to be held at the meeting point of the St-Jean-des-Piles Welcome Center on July 6, 2017. The site visit will begin at 10:30 EDT.
Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority no later than July 5, 2017 à 2:00 EDT to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. Bidders may be requested to sign an attendance sheet. Bidders who do not attend or do not send a representative will not be given an alternative appointment but they will not be precluded from submitting a bid. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation.
Construction Time:
The contractor will begin the work on 10 October 2017 and will complete the work on or before March 31st , 2018.
Inquiries:
All inquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority: Marilyn Bernier, telephone: 418-648-4569, e-mail: m••••••••@••.••.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.
This PCA office 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:
Sealed tenders will be received in English or French at the following address:
Parks Canada Agency - Bid Receiving Unit - c/o Marilyn Bernier
3 Passage du Chien-d'Or, Room 200
Québec, QC G1R 3Z8
