Railway Track Repairs

The National Research Council Canada is soliciting proposals in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Request for Standing Offer from prospective companies in the field Railway and Track repairs. The objective of this requirement would be to manage all business with this opportunity in the most cost effective manner while adhering to the latest safety provisions and standards across Canada. Key aspects of the Scope of Work for the Standing Offer Agreement: The contractor (s) would be expected to work with a Project Manager, take part in discussions, conduct inspections, provide proposals and prepare scope of work for the National Research Council Canada. The Project Manager will be responsible for the technical content of the work and for reviewing the work performed under Contract. Any proposed changes to the scope of the work are to be discussed with and agreed to by the Project Manager. The successful contractor(s) will be responsible for the following:

Make corrections, modifications and/or retrofit/repair rail tracks in accordance with the latest safety standards. Wooden ties, weld joints, lubricate and adjust switches, tighten loose tracks and components, and adjust curves to keep rail cars operating straight.  Spray ballast with herbicide to prevent the growth of weeds, redistribute ballast as required. Provide electrical schematics of all electrical modifications. Provide a report with the residual risks and recommendations to mitigate them. Provide a safety certificates (if requested). Implement approved recommendations.