Catwalks Restoration Lock No. 1 and Gates Replacement of Locks No 6 & 7 - Chambly Canal NHS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK The work covered by this contract includes the replacement of the upstream and downstream gates of Locks Nos. 6 and 7 of the Chambly Canal, the modification of the walkway of the Lock No. 1 as well as related civil works. MANDATORY CRITERIA Bidders must demonstrate with their bid that they meet the mandatory requirements. Refer to Annex C for details. OPTIONAL SITE VISIT It is recommended that the bidders attend the site visit at the designated date and time to examine the scope of the work required and the existing conditions. A maximum of two (2) representatives per bidder will be permitted to examine the sites. The site visit will be held on August 15 at 10:00 am (EDT). Meeting point: Lock #6 Chambly Canal: 2301 Rue Migneault, Chambly, QC J3L 2J6 Bidders must communicate with the Contracting Authority no later than one open day before the scheduled visit to confirm attendance at sylvie.lagace@pc.gc.ca. Bidders who, for any reason, cannot attend at the specified date and time will not be given an alternative appointment to view the site and their proposals. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. CLOSING DATE AND TIME September 11, 2017 at 2 o’clock PM (EDT) National Parks Regulations require that all work is to be performed in accordance with the ordinances, laws, rules and regulations set out in the National Park Act. 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. PERIOD OF CONTRACT The Contractor shall complete and perform all work during the period of October 27, 2017 to March 31, 2018, except for the catwalk on the right and left bank (lock No. 1) works to be completed by November 24, 2017 and for the maintenance visit planned for mid-May 2018. INQUIRIES All inquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority: Sylvie Lagacé, telephone: 418-648-5006 or by Email at sylvie.lagace@pc.gc.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. Bids submitted by facsimile to Parks Canada are NOT accepted. Parks Canada Quebec Waterways Unit 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 Submissions should be send by mail to the following address identified with reference number and title of the project: Parks Canada Agency Bid Receiving Unit 3, passage du Chien-d ‘Or Suite 200 Quebec, QC G1R 3Z8 Solicitation number: 5P201-17-5071