Title:
Replacement of pedestrian bridge at St. Clair National Wildlife Area
Location:
St. Clair National Wildlife Area (SCNWA)
Pain Court, Ontario
N0P 1Z0
Two Phase Selection Process:
This is the first phase (Phase One) of a two-phase competition. The first phase will evaluate the qualifications of all bidders. The second phase, (Phase Two), will invite the qualified bidders to provide a financial bid on the project based on the specifications and drawings. Upon award of a contract in Phase Two, the pre-qualification list resulting from the first phase will expire and will not be used in any other solicitation.
Work Description:
PURPOSE
Replacement of a pedestrian bridge at St. Clair National Wildlife Area (SCNWA) located on federal land and subject to federal regulations.
OBJECTIVE:
Environment and Climate Change Canada has a requirement to replace a pedestrian bridge. The work will require:
1. obtaining a permit under the Canada Wildlife Act(CWA) https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/s…
2. obtaining a permit under the Species at Risk Act(SARA) https://splep-saraps.az.ec.gc.ca/;
3. completing a Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Request for Review and obtaining authorization to move forward with proposed work https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/reviews-revues/requ… , etc.) ; and
4. providing all necessary labour, materials, and equipment, and appropriate environmental mitigation measures required to remove existing pedestrian bridge and replace with a new pedestrian bridge at the St. Clair Unit of the St Clair National Wildlife Area, located in Pain Court, Ontario N0P 1Z0.
5. a biologist to assist with permit preparation and to be on site during construction to ensure that mitigation measures are implemented as outlined in permits.
Environment Canada will lend support/guidance to contractor on permit applications.
Estimated Value:
To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated to cost approximately between $350,000.00 and $450,000.00 (taxes excluded).
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
