Replacement of Northwest River Bridge, TNNP, NL

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: E0224-132606/A O'Brien, Cheryl Telephone No.: (709) 772-3460 Fax No.: (709) 772-4603

Northwest River Bridge, Terra Nova National Park, NL

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) requires proposals from Engineering Consultants for professional services required to replace the existing Northwest River Bridge with a new river crossing at Terra Nova National Park (TNNP), NL. The services required consist of feasibility studies and engineering analysis, planning and design including the preparation of construction drawings and specifications, as well as cost estimates. There is also potential need for construction and contract administration, non-resident and resident services during construction as well as warranty review, commissioning and risk management.

The intent of this project is to replace the existing Northwest River Bridge in Terra Nova National Park. As part of replacement of this bridge, changes will be required for the golf course underpass on the east approach.

This is a Two Phase Procedure, Request for Proposal (RFP) based on the requirements of the RFP document and the Project brief. The successful proponent will be required to enter into a Standard Architectural & Engineering Services Contract (Terms and Conditions are included in the RFP). The project requirements including the particulars of the project itself and the broad scope of services required from the proponent are also defined in the RFP document.

The proponent shall be an Engineering Consultant firm with specialist in highway and bridge design, licensed or eligible to be licensed to provide the necessary professional services to the full extent that may be required by provincial law in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Proponents responding to the RFP will be required to submit their proposal in two phases. Phase One proposals cover the qualifications, experience and organization of the proposed Consultant Team and the accomplishments of its key personnel. Phase Two proposals cover the detailed approach to the work, and the pricing and terms offered. A combination of Phase One and Phase Two submissions constitutes the final proposal.

Schedule

Award of Consultant Contract Start Design and Tender Documents complete 40 weeks Tender and Award Construction contract 8 weeks Construction phase 80 weeks

The Class "D" construction estimate for this project $5,000,000.00 (HST extra).

Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender documents through the MERX service provider at http://www.merx.com. The telephone number for MERX is 1-800-964-MERX (6379). Addenda, when issued will also be available through the MERX service provider. Firms that elect to base their bids on tender documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk and will be solely responsible to inform the tender authority of their intention to bid. Late submissions will not be considered.

In all cases bidders must indicate in the space provided on the Tender Form the identification number(s) of the addenda, if any, that they have taken into consideration for their bid.

It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that all addenda issued prior to tender closing have been obtained and addressed in the submitted tender.

All enquiries are to be submitted in writing to the Contractual Authority: Cheryl O'Brien Telephone: (709) 772-3460 Facsimile: (709) 772-6066 E-mail: cheryl.obrien@pwgsc.gc.ca

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.