Kouchibouguac National Park - rehabilitation to Visitor Experience Buildings

Description of Work: This project aims to enhance the Visitor Experience to this area through the complete rehabilitation of the Visitor Reception Centre/Administration Building, two (2) park rental facilities, the Outdoor Theatre venue, six (6) Service Buildings, and two (2) Kitchen Shelters. The buildings are dispersed throughout the South Kouchibouguac campground. Accessible to the park is through the Main Entrance via Highway 117 which can accommodate any class of vehicle. The project will refresh the appearance of the facilities exterior elements, interior finishes, and upgrade mechanical and electrical services and equipment in order to extend the serviceable life of the buildings and reduce maintenance costs. Roofing shingles, wooden siding, windows, and doors have all reached the end of their useful lives and rehabilitation is required to better adapt to visitor expectations and meet operational needs.

Closing Date and Time: Thursday, March 22, 2018 - 2 :00 PM EST

OPTIONAL SITE VISIT

There will be an optional site visit on March 5, 2018 at 10am local time. Interested bidders are to meet at Location:

Trans-Canada Hwy NB-11 or NB-134 to NB-117 N in Saint-Louis. Take Exit 75 for NB-117/NB-480 toward Acadieville/Pointe Sapin Turn right on Chemin Frigault Turn right into Parks Canada Visitor Reception Centre parking lot Muster Point: Meet at the Visitor Reception Centre, main lobby 2. Safety Attire - It is mandatory that all persons attending the site visit have the proper personal protection equipement (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. Construction Time: The contractor will begin the work from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer and will complete the work on or before March 29, 2019.  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