Replacement of Warves at Black Rapids Lock station

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 5P300-17-5408/A  TITLE: Replacement of Warves at Black Rapids Lock station  DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary objective of the project is to replace the two wharves immediately upstream and downstream of the lock at the Black Rapids Lock Station. The Black Rapids Lock Station is a part of Rideau Canal system and is located at 2453 Prince of Wales Drive in Ottawa, Ontario.The work in general includes cofferdams and water control provisions, demolition, grading, heavy timber construction and concrete work as well as minor electrical upgrades. The work will require accommodation of widely fluctuating water levels, carried out in an environmentally sustainable way and be fully completed prior to opening the Rideau Canal to navigation in May of 2018.  DELIVERY DATE: The Contractor shall perform and complete the Work on or before May 30, 2018  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.  INQUIRIES: All inquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority: Patrick Alguire, telephone: 613-938-5955, e-mail: patrick.alguire@pc.gc.ca. Inquiries are to be made in writing and should be received no less than five (5) days prior to the closing date to allow sufficient time to respond. This PCA office provides procurement services to the public in both official languages. 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 at the following address: PARKS CANADA AGENCYContracting Operations, Bid Receiving Agent.111 Water Street EastCornwall, ONK6H 6S3 Faxed submission will NOT be accepted. Only revisions are accepted via fax. ** Please indicate de solicitation number on your envelop.**