West Gate Entrance Visitor Reception Centre, Wolfe Lake, Fundy National Park, Albert County, NB

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West Gate Entrance Visitor Reception Centre, Wolfe Lake, Fundy National Park, Albert County, New Brunswick

EC373-180243/A Johnston, Edward PWB Telephone No. - (506) 636-4416 Fax No. - (506) 636-4376

Public Works and Government Services Canada has requirement for the construction of a new Visitor Center Building at Fundy National Park, NB. The work to be done shall include all labour, materials and equipment necessary to complete the following: • Site Preparation, water, sewer and other site services, excavation • Excavation, trenching and backfilling • Reinforced concrete foundations, basement and slabs • Rough and finished carpentry • Roof trusses, siding, metal roofing and thermal & moisture protection • Windows, doors, interior finishes, mechanical and electrical systems • Sewage disposal field, landscaping and site improvements

All work is to be performed in accordance with the plans and specifications for PWGSC Project Number R.075853.001 forming part of the bid document. The Contractor shall perform and complete the Work within twenty-four (24) weeks after award.

OPTIONAL SITE VISIT: 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 on June 01, 2017 at 10:00 am. All interested bidders are to meet at the Wolfe Lake Rest Area, located on highway 114 approximately 500m past the West Entrance to Fundy National Park. 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. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation. Note: If you plan to attend the site visit, please confirm your attendance to Edward Johnston by e-mail at edward.johnston@pwgsc.gc.ca or by fax at (506) 636-4376 by no later than 4:00 pm on May 31, 2017.

New measures related to Integrity provisions included in the solicitation documents requires attention.

The estimated cost for this opportunity is within the following cost category: $500,001 to $1,000,000 (HST extra). Standard bid and contract security for the construction is required.

A public bid opening will be held at the Bid Receiving Unit, Room 405, 189 Prince William Street, Saint John, N.B.

Inquiries: All inquiries of a technical nature and all questions of a contractual nature are to be submitted in writing to the Contractual Authority: Edward Johnston, telephone - (506) 636-4416, facsimile - (506) 636-4376, email Edward.johnston@pwgsc.gc.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. Inquiries are to be made in accordance with S103 - Enquiries During The Solicitation Period, under Special Instructions To Bidders in the solicitation document. Standard bid and contract security for construction is required.

Firm intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender documents through the Government Electronic Tendering System (GETS). Addenda, when issued, 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 documents are issued by Public Works and Government Services and may be viewed at buyandsell.gc.ca.

This PWGSC office provided procurement services to the public in both official languages. 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.