Lockport, MB, St. Andrews Lock and Dam, Bridge Deck Replacement and Rehabilitation

Trade Agreement: Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

NOTE TO BIDDERS: Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and to encourage physical distancing, the bid receiving unit in Winnipeg will remain open but with limited staff and limited hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am to 11 am, and Tuesday, 9 am to 2 pm (local time). Please monitor buyandsell.gc.ca closely as changes to bid closing dates may be necessary.

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Lockport, Manitoba, St. Andrews Lock and Dam, Bridge Deck Replacement and Rehabilitation

Work under this Contract comprises general construction of the bridge deck replacement and rehabilitation of the St. Andrews Lock and Dam traffic bridge, located in Lockport Manitoba. Work under this Contract will include, but is not limited to: - Replacement and widening of the bridge deck on the main truss spans; - Rehabilitation and widening of the east and west approach spans; - Bearing replacements at Pier 1 and the east abutment; - Reinforcement of existing steel components and concrete foundations; - Upgrades to existing coatings using zinc metallizing; - Approach widening and re-surfacing; - Pedestrian ramp construction; - Lighting upgrades; - Traffic accommodation during construction, including staged construction; - Establishment and maintenance of deterrents to prevent nesting of protected migratory birds during construction; - As more fully described in the Drawings and Specification.

The project is located at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam (SALD) in Lockport, Manitoba. Lockport, Manitoba is a small community located approximately 28 km north of the City of Winnipeg on PTH 44 between PTH 9 and PR 204. The facility is operated and maintained by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) and consists of a dam, a navigation lock, a fish ladder, and a two-lane traffic bridge. Most operational features of the dam and lock remain unchanged from its original opening date. SALD is a National Historic Site of Canada and has also been designated as a National Historic Civil Engineering Site. Operations of the dam must remain uninterrupted during construction of the bridge deck replacement and rehabilitation works.

This federal government procurement implements support for Indigenous economic development. Please refer to the solicitation document for details.

BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE A bidders' conference will be held on Zoom on March 16, 2021. The conference will begin at 11:00 am, Central Daylight Time (CDT). The scope of the requirement outlined in the bid solicitation will be reviewed during the conference and questions will be answered. It is recommended that bidders who intend to submit a bid attend or send a representative.

Interested Bidders are requested to register for the Bidders’ Conference using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkceigpjkvGtawECiNvFbP5VJCE66c8zXm

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please add this email confirmation to your calendar by clicking the "Add to Calendar", "Add to Google Calendar" or "Add to Yahoo Calendar" links.

Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the bidders' conference will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation. Bidders who do not attend will not be precluded from submitting a bid.

Please submit any questions to: Dan.McRuer@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

OPTIONAL VIRTUAL SITE VISIT A Virtual Site Visit will be held on Zoom on March 23 and March 30, 2021, starting at 11:00 am, Central Daylight Time (CDT). It is recommended that bidders who intend to submit a bid attend or send a representative.

Interested Bidders are requested to register for one or both Virtual Site Visits using the following links:

For the March 23 Virtual Site Visit: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvf-mrrjMqG9zvLAqw19kCwgVQOiMqsC0Q

For the March 30 Virtual Site Visit: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYufu-srT0jE92qYuj3DuIwFZGbfVpV4SNo

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please add this email confirmation to your calendar by clicking the "Add to Calendar", "Add to Google Calendar" or "Add to Yahoo Calendar" links.

Bidders who do not attend will not be precluded from submitting a bid.

Please submit any questions to: Dan.McRuer@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated at a value between: $20,000,001 to $25,000,000.

This Bid shall be submitted following a "two-envelope" procedure. Refer to SI07 of the Special Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders are responsible for obtaining copies of bid forms, special instructions and amendments issued prior to bid closing, and are to ensure they are addressed in the submitted bid.

This procurement contains mandatory requirements. Failure to comply may result in rejection of your bid.

Standard terms and conditions for this procurement are incorporated by reference into, and form part of, the bid and contract documents. The standard documents are issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada and may be viewed at (https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/standard-acquisition-clauses-and-conditions-manual).

Firms intending to submit bids on this project should obtain bid documents through the GETS service provider on the Government of Canada Web site at http://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tenders. Firms that obtain bid documents from a source other than the official site run the risk of not receiving a complete package.

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

Sealed bids will be received at: Contracting Services, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Room 310, 269 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 1B3.

Closing Date: April 20, 2021 14:00h. CDT.

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.