SOLICITATION NUMBER: 10140252
TITLE: STRUCTURAL STABILIZATION OF HOUGH HOUSE AT FT MALDEN NHS
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The structural stabilization of Hough House at Fort Malden National Historic Site as described in the following and as detailed on the drawings and in these specifications. The general scope of work includes:
1. The provision of all access and conveyance required to efficiently complete the work within the allotted time frame by the completion date. Access is required to all areas of the building.
2. Supply, install, maintain and dismantle all fencing hoarding and scaffolding access as called for on the drawings and/or as required to complete the work. Provide protection to all features which may be affected by the work and to the satisfaction of the Departmental Representative or Designate.
3. Complete all floor reinforcing as indicated on the plans as indicated in the documents or as directed by the Departmental Representative or Designate.
4. Removal of existing finishes including gypsum wall board, plaster, suspended gypsum board ceilings, plaster ceilings, light fixtures, heat and smoke detectors, sprinkler piping, plumbing fixtures, etc as required for the installation of reinforcing columns, beams and framing as indicated on the plans and as directed by the Departmental Representative or Designate.
5. Salvage existing wood casings, plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures as required for reinstallation.
6. Repair all finishes to existing condition or as indicated once reinforcing is complete to the satisfaction of the Departmental Representative or Designate
7. Re-certify all life safety devices complete in the building including but not limited to Fire Alarm, sprinkler system, heat and smoke detectors, emergency lighting, electrical devices, etc.
8. Remove existing exterior mounted emergency walkway and ladder assembly. Complete wall repairs and infilling of affected masonry elements and roofing as required.
Coordinate removals and protection of interior surfaces and displays to remain with the
CLOSING DATE AND TIME:
June 17, 2014 at 1400 hrs (EDT)
Faxed submission will NOT be accepted.
SITE VISIT – OPTIONAL:
It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for a tour of the work site. The site visit will be held on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014, at 1:00 pm (EDT).
Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority 2 calendar days before the scheduled visit to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. Bidders may be requested to sign an attendance form. Bidders who do not attend or 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.
Interested bidders are to meet at the Visitor Orientation Centre of Fort Malden National Historic Site, 100 Laird Avenue, Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2Z2.
NOTE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:
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.
DELIVERY DATE:
The Contractor shall perform and complete the Work within ten (10) weeks from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer.
INQUIRIES:
All inquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority: Annie Roy, telephone: 613-938-5752, e-mail: a••••••••@••.••.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
Contracting Operations
111 Water Street East
Cornwall, ON
K6H 6S3
