Lead-Based Paint, Associated Asbestos Abatement and Debris Removal

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Solicitation No. EQ447-190440/A

Project No. R.090052.020

Title: Michipicoten Island, Lake Superior, Ontario - Lead-Based Paint, Associated Asbestos Abatement and Debris Removal

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) have a requirement for the Michipicoten Hazardous Materials Abatement and Debris Disposal located at Michipicoten Island East End Site, Lake Superior, Ontario. The intent of this project is to abate lead-based paint from the exterior of all structures and remove debris from the site. Any asbestos-containing material underlying lead-based painted surfaces or located within the debris is also be abated as part of the program. This Project site is remote and accessible only by water or helicopter with no direct access to emergency response.

MANDATORY SITE VISIT

There will be a site visit on June 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Interested bidders are to meet at Wawa Municipal Airport, Ontario. The site visit for this project is MANDATORY. The representative of the Bidder must sign the Site Visit Attendance Sheet at the site visit. Bids submitted by Bidders who have not signed the attendance sheet will be rejected.

Bidders attending the site visit are required to register and confirm attendance no later than June 8, 2018 noon, with the Contracting Authority Mary Caporusso by email: mary.caporusso@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca Only one representative from each company will be provided transportation to the Island.

Transit to Michipicoten Island will be by helicopter. The helicopter will arrive at Wawa Municipal airport at approximately 10:00 a.m. and will transport up to six passengers to the island. Depending on Bidders confirmation of attendance and intention to bid, additional flights will be arranged as necessary. It is expected that the return flight from the island to Wawa Municipal airport will arrive around 15:30.

Safety Attire: In order to be guaranteed access to the site visit all persons should have warm clothing, rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, etc. Minimum proper personal equipment (PPE) requirements include: high visibility vest, hard hat, safety glasses, CSA approved steel toed safety boots and work gloves. Contractor`s personnel/individuals who do not have the proper safety attire may be denied access to the site.

Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation.

ENQUIRIES DURING THE SOLICITATION PERIOD

1.Enquiries regarding this bid must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority Mary Caporusso at e-mail address mary.caporusso@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca. Except for the approval of alternative materials as described in GI15 of R2710T, enquiries should be received no later than 5 business days prior to the date set for solicitation closing to allow sufficient time to provide a response. Enquiries received after that time may result in an answer NOT being provided.

2.To ensure consistency and quality of the information provided to Bidders, PWGSC will examine the content of the enquiry and will decide whether or not to issue an amendment.

3.All enquiries and other communications related to this bid sent throughout the solicitation period must be directed ONLY to the Contracting Authority named in paragraph 1. above. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the bid being declared non- compliant.

COMPLETION TIME

The Contractor shall perform and complete the Work within 13 weeks from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer.

Delivery Date: 31/05/2018

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.