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:
Keogh River Bridge Replacement
Port Hardy, B.C.
EZ899-220114/A
Ly, Ronny (PWY)
Telephone No. - (604) 318-5750
Email: r•••••••@•••••.••.ca
Title:
Keogh River Bridge Replacement
Port Hardy, B.C.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and to encourage physical distancing, the bid receiving unit in Vancouver will remain open but with limited staff and limited hours: Monday to Friday, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm (Pacific Daylight Time).
Suppliers are recommended to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.
To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Pacific Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at
T••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Bids will not be accepted if emailed directly to this email address.
Work Description:
Work to be performed under the Contract includes, but is not limited to, the following:
.1 Fabrication, supply, and install a 29.28m span steel composite bridge over the Keogh River;
.2 Remove and dispose off-site the existing bridge superstructure;
.3 Remove timber crib abutment walls after removing bridge superstructure and dispose off-site;
.4 Assess the capacity of the existing bridge as required for use by the Contractor during construction. The Contractor is advised that the existing bridge is posted for a 9,100 kg Maximum Vehicle Weight; however, it is not known when that load restriction was posted or the reasons why the bridge is posted. The Contractor shall engage their own engineer to evaluate the existing bridge and determine its safe working capacity for use during construction. Contractor to provide temporary bridge and/or access platforms if required to construct the new bridge;
.5 Construction of each filled embankments at each approach to the new bridge;
.6 Placement of rip-rap protection on the head slopes;
.7 Supply and install guard rail system at the approaches and on the bridge; and
.8 Installation of signage and all site finishes as specified.
Work will be performed in accordance with the contract schedules within the scope of work.
Please note the required insurances for this project.
Optional Site Visit:
Contractors are recommended to visit the site prior to submitting a tender for this work and to make inquiries or investigations necessary to become thoroughly acquainted with the site as well as the nature and extent of the work. An optional site visit is scheduled on July 7, 2021at 11:00 am PDT, at the Port Hardy Airport Equipment Maintenance Building located at 3675 Byng Road , Port Hardy, BC. Bidders wishing to attend should contact the Contracting Authority at r•••••••@•••••.••.ca before 3:00 pm PDT on July 6, 2021.
Other than Masks being mandatory at all times while on Airport property, no other COVID precautions.
Delivery Date:
The Contractor must perform and complete the Work by December 15, 2021.
Value of Project:
To assist with insurance and bonding requirements, this project is estimated to cost between $500,000 to $550,000.
Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender (solicitation) documents through Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Addenda, when issued will be available from Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Firms that elect to base their bids on tender (solicitation) documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk and will be solely responsible to inform the tender calling authority of their intention to bid. In all cases, bidders must indicate (when requested) in the space provided on the tender form the identification number(s)of the addenda, if any, that they have taken into consideration for their bid.
Tender Enquiries:
Ronny Ly, Supply Specialist
604-378-5750
r•••••••@•••••.••.ca
This procurement office provides procurement services to the public in English.
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.
