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:
Project Title: St. Catharines, Ontario - Port Weller Search and Rescue Station Project
Project No: R.079827.007
THERE IS NO SECURITY REQUIREMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REQUIREMENT
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS:COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
This requirement is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. Failure to complete and provide the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification as part of the bid will render the bid non-responsive.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Real Property Contracting, on behalf of Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), have a requirement for demolition, renovation and new construction at Port Weller Search and Rescue Station, 4 Welland Canal Parkway, St. Catharines, Ontario.
OPTIONAL SITE VISIT
1.There will be a site visit on October 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Interested bidders are to meet at the curve on Welland Canal Parkway just prior to the gate to Port Weller.
Bidders are requested to register prior to the site visit with the Contracting Authority Mary Caporusso at m••••••••@••••••••.••.ca to confirm their attendance and provide the name of the individual attending.
Bidders or their representative who do not attend the scheduled site visit will not be given an alternative appointment.
2.Safety Attire
- In order to be guaranteed access to the site all persons should have the proper personal protection equipment (safety glasses, footwear, vests and hard hats etc.). Contractor`s personnel/individuals who do not have the proper safety attire may be denied access to the site.
3.COVID-19 Precautions
•Bidders are to preregister 72 hours prior to the site visit, if they are not preregistered they will not be permitted to attend the site visit
•Wear a Non-medical masks/face covering at all times while outside of vehicle.
- Maintain 2m social distancing at all time.
•Observe proper hand hygiene while on site. Sanitize hands before entering the building and after exiting. Attendees should bring their own hand sanitizer.
•Attendance will be taken by Bidders announcing their name and Departmental Representative recording (no list passed around).
•Bidder self-screening and declaration that not ill is required at arrival (see attachment).
•Avoid social greetings (e.g. shaking hands).
•Temperatures will be taken prior to access to the site
SCOPE OF WORK
The DFO Port Weller Search and Rescue Station project consists of the construction of a new one storey living quarters building, new pre-fabricated garage/utility building and renovation works to the existing 1931 historic lighthouse keepers dwelling located at Port Weller, in the municipality of St. Catharines, Ontario.
The new living quarters building will house the coast guard employees and incorporates 5 bedrooms, washrooms, living / dining area, kitchen, ready room, fitness room, laundry room, partially canopied outdoor patio with the work including the associated mechanical, electrical, and IT works. An existing residential building from the 1950s and a breezeway connection to the historic building must be removed to make way for the new construction.
The scope of work also includes,
•New asphalt extensions to the buildings from the existing asphalt road, with other landscape and pathways.
•Civil works, site services, septic bed.
•New water treatment system, and
•A Solar Power system
The construction gross floor areas are approximately as follows: new Living Quarters Building is approximately 321 sqm, the new Garage/Utility Building is approximately 167 sqm and the renovation of the historic building includes approximately 75sqm of interior construction.
PROJECT VALUE
The estimated cost for this project is between $1,000,001 to $5,000,000 HST extra.
CONSTRUCTION TIME
Work shall not start prior to January 10th, 2022.Date of award up to January 10th, 2022 is not included in the 72 weeks, however this time will be for all submittals including shop drawings, material and
equipment procurement
The Contractor must perform and complete the Work within 72 weeks from January 10th, 2022.
CHANGES OR CLARIFICATIONS
Any changes or clarifications will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Bidders must meet all the mandatory requirements specified in the tender document. Failure to comply with any or all the mandatory requirements will render the bid non-compliant and no further consideration will be given to the bid.
ENQUIRIES
All enquiries of a technical and contractual nature, are to be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Mary Caporusso at m••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
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.
