Reconstruction of the access road to Cap de Bon-Désir

Description of Work: The work covered by this contract consists of the paving of the access road to the Cap-de-Bon-Désir site, on a distance of approximately 1,135 m (from the intersection with Highway 138 to the Cap-de-Bon-Désir Interpretation and Observation Centre) and the construction of a new gravel road, which will be approximately 300 m long (from the parking lot at the Cap-de-Bon-Désir Interpretation and Observation Centre to the observation belvedere).The main works covered by this estimate include, but are not limited to, the following:- Pavement correction by milling.- Asphalt paving.- Trenching and backfilling.- Clearing and soil stripping.- Earthworks required to construct a new access road, as shown on the drawings.- Construction of a pavement structure.- Construction of small structures and other drainage elements.- Installation of concrete head walls.- Pavement marking.- Installation of an access gate.- Replacement of road signs.- Site restoration and clean-up. Closing Date and Time: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 - 2 :00 PM EDT OPTIONAL SITE VISIT n/a Construction Time: The contractor shall perform and complete the Work on or before November 3, 2017. Inquiries: All inquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority: Marilyn Bernier, telephone: 418-648-4569, e-mail: marilyn.bernier@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. 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 - Bid Receiving Unit - c/o Marilyn Bernier 3 Passage du Chien-d'Or, Room 200 Québec, QC G1R 3Z8