Stage 2 - Cape Breton Highlands National Park - Keltic Road Infrastructure Upgrades (East)

TWO STAGE SELECTION PROCESS

This posting is the Stage Two of a two-stage solicitation process: the first stage was to evaluate the qualifications of all interested suppliers. The second stage (Stage Two) is to invite the qualified suppliers to provide a financial bid on the project based on the specifications and drawings. Only qualified suppliers have been invited to bid.

REQUIREMENT

Parks Canada requires a contractor to upgrade road and underground infrastructure at the Keltic Lodge Area of Cape Breton Highland National Park (CBHNP). The work within this tender would be for the Phase 1 upgrades to the roads and underground infrastructure on the eastern portion of the Ketlic Lodge facilities including the renewal of the water distribution system, sanitary sewer collection system, storm sewer system, asphalt roads, parking lots and driveways.

Parks Canada has engaged a multi-disciplinary engineering consult to provide project design and construction supervision services. Construction activities will generally involve tree clearing, excavation, underground utility pipe installation by trenching, mechanical and electrical upgrades to sanitary sewer lift station, retaining wall installation, full depth road reconstruction with gravels and asphalt paving, concrete curb, landscaping, and revegetation.

.1 The work will be carried out on park facilities at Cape Breton Highlands National Park, NS.

.2 The work of this contract will include the supply of all materials, labour, equipment, and ancillaries, all as necessary for the completion of the work. Specifically, the project is anticipated to include but is not limited to the following components:

.1 Supply and install all environmental protection measures required for site erosion and sediment control measures, maintained for the duration of the project, and removed following completion. .2 Supply and operation of traffic control and signage for the duration of the project. .3 The rehabilitation of roadways within the eastern portion of Keltic Lodge area. This includes the realigned Keltic-in road at the bin wall with a new precast concrete retaining wall. .4 The replacement of watermain under eastern portion Keltic Lodge area. This includes the replacement of all water services to the various building in the project area. .5 Replacement of the sanitary pipe network on the eastern portion of Keltic Lodge area. This includes a portion of the force main from an existing lift station. .6 Construction of a new storm sewer network at the Keltic Lodge facility area. .7 Mechanical and Electrical Upgrades to of the Keltic Lodge lift station. .8 Reinstatement of all areas at the end of construction. .9 Restoration of all affect off road areas. .10 Maintain roadways clean and control dust throughout the duration of the project.

.3 All work to be carried out in accordance with applicable federal and provincial regulations for those agencies having jurisdiction for the work. The work is subject to the National Park Act and Regulations, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Canada Labour Code and the NS Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.