Halifax Citadel, Garrison Grounds Drainage & resurfacing

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: 1.1.1The work will be carried out at the Garrison Grounds at the Halifax Citadel National Historic site in Halifax, NS. 1.1.2Work on this project consists generally of the following: 1.1.2.1Supply, placement, compaction and grading of granular material in driveway structure in noted areas. 1.1.2.2Supply and installation of manholes, catchbasins, storm drainage piping and subsurface drainage infrastructure. 1.1.2.3Connections of new stormwater infrastructure to existing. 1.1.2.4Excavation of swales and re-grading to blend to existing and finish grades. 1.1.2.5Topsoil stripping, topsoil placement and re-grading of field surface to the lines and grades shown on the Plans and as specified in the Specifications. 1.1.2.6Supply and installation of grass grid. 1.1.2.7Supply and place hydroseeding. 1.1.2.8The Contractor shall develop an Environmental Protection Plan for submission and approval prior to starting work 1.1.2.9Site erosion and sediment control measures, including check dams, silt fencing, silt curtain, hay/straw bales, vegetative stabilization and other measures as required, maintained for the duration of the project. 1.1.3The Citadel is an historic place and as such must be protected from any damage due to construction activities on the site. Preservation of existing historic fabric shall be given the highest priority during construction related to the protection/repair of the assets. Any damage which occurs to adjacent assets or surfaces shall be repaired at the Contractor’s cost. 1.1.4The Contractor shall be deemed to have visited the site and examined all assets and to have become fully familiar with all conditions relative to carrying out the work. There shall be no consideration given to claims resulting from the Contractor's failure to carry out sufficient site investigations prior to tendering of the work. Bid security is required. Contractors must have $5,000,000.00 Liability Insurance Coverage and a Builder’s risk insurance. CLOSING DATE AND TIME: June 9, 2016 at 1400 hrs (EDT) Faxed submission will NOT be accepted. Only revisions will be accepted by fax. SITE VISIT: There will be a site visit on Tuesday May 24, 2016 at 1:30 pm. (EDT). Interested bidders are to meet at the Garrison Grounds field, which is located on the corner of Bell road and Sackville street. This site meeting is not mandatory, but it is recommended that all bidders attend. NOTE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 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. DELIVERY DATE: The Contractor shall perform and complete the Work from August 2 to September 30, 2016. INQUIRIES: All inquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority: Sophie St-Germain, e-mail: Sophie.st-germain@pc.ca.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 National Contracting Services Mailroom C/O Sophie St-Germain 30 Victoria Gatineau, Québec J8X 0B3 ** Please indicate the solicitation number on your envelop **