Wall Cladding Replacement - Nicholas Denys Building, Bathurst, N.B.

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EC015-171535/A Donovan, Janine PWB Telephone No. - (506) 636-5347 Fax No. - (506) 636-4376

Wall Cladding Replacement - Nicholas Denys Building, Bathurst, N.B.

Public Works and Government Services Canada has a requirement for the replacement of the existing wall cladding and windows at the Nicholas Denys Building located in Bathurst, New Brunswick. The bulk of the project consists of the replacement of the existing wall cladding and windows including some structural work as well as minor mechanical and electrical work. The project also includes the construction of a temporary swing space within the building as well as the dismantling and relocation of workstations during each phase. The Contractor shall perform and complete the Work described in the specifications and plans for project number R.051357.001. Contract completion is to be seventy-six (76) weeks after contract award.

It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site and examine the Scope of the Work required and the existing conditions. There will be an optional site visit October 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. All interested bidders are to meet at the main entrance of the Nicholas Denys Building at 120 Harbourview Blvd., Bathurst, New Brunswick. Although not mandatory, all contractors wishing to submit a tender for this work are encouraged to attend to become familiar with all aspects of the work. Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority 1 day before the scheduled visit to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. Bidders may be requested to sign an attendance form. Bidders who do not attend or send a representative will not be given an alternative appointmentbut they will not be precluded from submitting a bid. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation.

New measures related to Code of Conduct and certifications included in the solicitation documents requires attention.

The estimatedcost for this opportunity is within the following category: $5,000,001> (HST excluded). Standard bid and contract security for construction is required.

Inquiries: All inquiries of a technical nature and all questions of a contractual nature are to be submitted in writing to the Contractual Authority: Janine Donovan, telephone- (506) 636-5347, facsimile - (506) 636-4376, e-mail -janine.donovan@pwgsc.gc.ca. Inquiries are to be made in writing and should be received no less than five (5) calendar days prior tothe closing date to allow sufficient time to respond.Inquiries areto be made inaccordance with SI02 - Enquiries During The Solicitation Period, under Special Instructions To Bidders in the solicitation document.

Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender documents through the Government Electronic Tendering System (GETS). Addenda, whenissued, will be available on GETS. Standard terms and conditions for this procurement are incorporated by reference,and form part of the tender and contract documents. The standard documentsare issued by Public Works and Government Services and may be viewed at buyandsell.gc.ca.

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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.