Dust Control Platforms

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EZ108-171971/A

Title: Dust Control Platforms

Location: Esquimalt Graving Docks, Victoria, BC

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Industrial Security Related Requirement: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A SECURITY REQUIREMENT.

1. At bid closing, the Bidder must hold a valid Security Clearance as indicated in section SC01 of the Supplementary Conditions. Failure to comply with this requirement will render the Bid non-compliant and no further consideration will be given to the Bid.

2. The Successful Bidder's personnel, as well as any subcontractor and its personnel, who are required to perform any part of the Work pursuant to the subsequent contract must meet the mandatory security requirement as indicated in section SC01 of the Supplementary Conditions. Individuals who do not have the required level of security will not be allowed on site. It is the responsibility of the successful bidder to ensure that the security requirements are met throughout the performance of the contract. Canada will not be held liable or accountable for any delays or additional costs associated with the successful bidder's non-compliance with the mandatory security requirement.

3. For additional information onsecurity requirements, bidders should consult the ?Security Requirements for PWGSC Bid Solicitations - Instructions for Bidders? on the Standard Procurement Documents Web site Industrial Security Program

Work Description: .1 Work under this Contract covers the supply and installation of new steel dust control platforms, including steel column post supports, plates, braces with modified and new rail guards. The new steel platforms are located on the East and West side of Cassion stops #3 and #4 onthe perimeter at grade elevation of the drydock, located at the Esquimalt Graving Dock, 825 Admirals Road, Victoria, B.C.

.2 Work to be performed under this Contract includes, but is not limited to, the following items covered further in the Contractdocuments: .a Partial demolition and modification of existing guardrails. .b Supply and installation of steel platform frames, including baseplates, steel support columns and anchors. .c Supply and install fall arrest anchor at each platform. .d Supply and installation of new guardrails.

.3 "Green" requirements: .a Use materials/products containing highest percentage of recycled and recovered materials practicable - consistent with maintaining cost effective satisfactory levels of competition. .b Adhere to waste reduction requirement for reuse or recycling of waste materials, thus diverting materials from landfill.

Optional Site Visit: The site visit for this project is OPTIONAL. Bidders are strongly recommended to visit the site priorto submitting a tender for this work and to make inquiries or investigations necessary to become thoroughly acquainted with the site as well as the nature and extent of the work.

A site visit will be held on the following date and time: Date: January 10, 2017 Time: 9:30 am local time Location: 825 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC

Instruction: Interested Bidders are to meet at the PWGSC Project Management Office, Building NS31, Esquimalt Graving Dock, located at 825 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC

The front gate commissionaire will only allow access to the site if previous visitor information is provided and names appear on the visitor list.

Bidders are reminded that the Esquimalt Graving Dock is a heavy industrial site and WCB approved hard hats, hi-visibility vests and safety footwear must be worn for the site visit. Bidders are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.

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

Note: Interested bidders are required to provide their name(s) to Tian Lam at tian.lam@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca no later than 24 hours prior to the site 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.

Delivery Date: The Contractor shall perform and complete the Work no later than ten (10) weeks after contract award.

Estimated Value: To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated to cost between $80,000.00 and $110,000.00 (GST included)

Enquiries: Tian Lam, Supply Specialist Tel: (604) 775-9382 Email: Tian.Lam@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender (solicitation) documents through Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Amendments, when issued, will be available from Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Firms that elect to base their bids on tender (solicitation) documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk and will be solely responsible to inform the tender calling authority of their intention to bid. In all cases, bidders must indicate (when requested) in the space provided on the tender form the identification number(s) of the amendment, if any, that they have taken into consideration for their bid.

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