Approach & Float Construction

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Solicitation No: F1700-140405/A Contracting Authority: Liu, Patty Telephone No. - (604) 775-6227 Fax No. - (604) 775-6633

Title: Approach & Float Construction Location: Port Hardy, BC

Work Description: The work under this contract shall include the supply of equipment, labour and materials for the performance of all work as required by the Contract Documents. All replaced items, cut-offs and waste material shall be disposed by the contractor in strict accordance with provincial, local, and municipal regulations and Part8 of the National Building Code and with the Canadian Construction Safety Code.

The work to be carried out under this contract includes the construction of the new CCG marine facility in Port Hardy comprising a 133.5 m long pile supported pedestrian access trestle, a timber mooring float and a floating steel pontoon breakwater. The work generally consists of, but is not limited to the following items:

.1 Mobilization/Demobilization

.2 Remove and dispose of CCG's existing approximately 3.6 m wide and 25 m long timber mooring float including the two steel pipe pile dolphins and storage shed as shown on drawing No. 212124-001. The work shall include salvage and relocation of the following items from the existing float to the new float as directed by the Engineer: · Two light posts and a transformer cabinet excluding electrical connections. · Two aluminium storage boxes and two steel safety ladders. · A tie-up mast and a 300 mm wide UHMWPE rub-strip for the zodiac berth.

.3 Supply and install a new 133.5 m long steel access trestle with galvanized grating. The trestle will provide pedestrian access from shore to the new mooring float.

.4 Supply and install a new 4.2 m wide and 25 m long timber mooring float including three steel pipe pile dolphins, as shown on the drawings.

.5 Supply and install a new floating steel pipe pontoon breakwater including three steel pipe pile dolphins, as shown on the drawings.

.6 Supply and install a new 1.8 m wide and 16.8 m (55') long gangway as shown on the reference drawings. The gangway has been designed by North Island Engineering Ltd. 1833 Robb Avenue, Comox, BC.

Site Visit: A site visit has been arranged for July 18, 2014 at 11:00am. All interested bidders are to meet at the new CCG SAR Station at the foot of Shipley Street in Port Hardy, BC.

Delivery Date: Complete all work by March 31, 2015. The Department is in the process of obtaining a Map Reserve (Water Lot ) from the Province . It is anticipated that the Map Reserve will be obtained by October 1, 2014 in which case the Contractor shall mobilize on to the site and start the work any time after October 1, 2014. However, if the Department receives the Map Reserve for the Water Lot from the Province earlier than October 1, 2014, the Contractor may mobilize and start the work any time after receipt of the Map Reserve.

Enquiries: Patty Liu, Supply Specialist Tel: (604) 775-6227 Fax: (604) 775-6633 Email: patty.liu@pwgsc.gc.ca

Value of Project: To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated to cost between $1,500,000.00 to $1,800,000.00.

Firms intending to submit proposals on this project should obtain tender (solicitation) documents through Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Addenda, when issued will be available from Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Firms that elect to base their proposals 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.

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