Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia
FTA
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes
Nature of Requirements:
Mining Engineering Support Services, Giant Mine, Yellowknife NWT
EW702-132575/A
Pahl, Nathaniel
Telephone No. - (403) 292-5410
Fax No. - (403) 292-5786
1. Requirement
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) has a
requirement for Mining Engineering Support Services at the Giant
Mine site in Yellowknife NWT.
The Consultant will be expected to provide a full range of Mine
engineering, geotechnical (soils) engineering, geo-physical
assessment and modeling and surveying services including but not
limited to: geotechnical investigations and assessments,
geophysical investigations and assessments, hydrological
investigations and assessments, underground surveying, mine
workings assessments (access, ventilation, etc.), 3D modeling,
cost estimates, risk assessments, on-site supervision, quality
control & assurance, commissioning witnessing/verification and
project close-out coordination.
Consultants are also to assist PWGSC and the Construction
Manager to develop Performance Based Specifications to support a
Design-Build project delivery approach. PWGSC will act as the
Project Manager throughout the duration of this contract.
Any resulting Contract is on an "as and when requested" basis,
whereby the Contractor offers to provide the Work detailed
herein, at the prices and terms and conditions set out in the
resulting Contract, to Canada as and when Canada authorizes and
orders such work in accordance with the provision hereof.
2. Background
The Giant Mine, located in Yellowknife, operated for
approximately 56 years starting in 1948. In 1999, the owner of
Giant Mine, Royal Oak Mines Inc., went into receivership and the
Government of Canada assumed responsibility of the existing
environmental liabilities on the property, including the
approximately 237,000 tonnes of arsenic trioxide stored in
underground chambers. The mine site is currently in Care and
Maintenance mode while the Remediation Plan undergoes an
Environmental Assessment (EA). Following the EA, it is
anticipated a water license application will be submitted. The
implementation phase of the clean-up and remediation program
will have a number of individual components including, the
Freeze Program, Tailings Cover, Baker Creek Alignment, Surface
Water Management, Building Demolition, Surface Openings and Pit
Closures, Hazardous Materials Disposal and Contaminated Soils.
Post-remediation activities are expected for at least 25 years
or more.
3. Period Of Contract
The Contract is from Contract award until 31 March 2017
(approximately 4 years) with 6, 1 year option periods.
4. Optional Site Visit and Bidder's Conference
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 April 16,
2013 at 9:00 AM, C-Dry Boardroom, Giant Mine Site, Yellowknife
NT.
A bidders' conference will be held after the site visit at the
at 1:30 PM.
The scope of the requirement outlined in the bid solicitation
will be reviewed during the conference and questions will be
answered. It is recommended that bidders who intend to submit a
bid attend or send a representative.
Attendance of the Site Visit is limited to 1 individual from
each company for the tour of the work site.
Bidders should provide, in writing, to the Contracting
Authority, the names of the person(s) who will be attending and
a list of issues they wish to table at least 5 working days
before the scheduled conference. Bidders are to notify whether
they will attend both the site visit and bidder's conference or
only one of the events.
Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting
from the bidders' conference will be included as an amendment to
the bid solicitation. 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.
It is mandatory that all persons attending the site visit have
the proper safety footwear (CSA approved green patch) . Hard
hats, safety glasses and high visibility vests are also
required. Consultant personnel/individuals who do not have the
proper safety attire will be denied access to the site.
Non-registered bidders may not be allowed on the site.
All travel and living costs associated with travel to
Yellowknife for the purpose of attending the Site Visit /
Bidder's Conference will be borne by the Bidder or their
representative.
5. Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement
Tlicho Land Claim and Self Government Agreement
The requirements of the Tlicho Land Claim and Self Government
Agreement will apply to this procurement. The benefits that
apply are contained in: Chapter 26, the Tlicho Land Claim and
Self Government Agreement, clauses 26.3, 26.3.1 (a).
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.
