Whitby Harbour- West Pier Rehabilitation

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Whitby Harbour West Pier Rehabilitation

F2930-211084/A Osmany Rojas Garcia Telephone No. (365) 292-2629 Email: Osmany.rojasgarcia@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Whitby Harbour West Pier Rehabilitation Project Number: C2-00229 ------------------ Amendment No. 003 to the Invitation to Tender

This amendment is being raised to provide an Extension of Time. ------------------ Amendment No. 002

This amendment is being raised to provide an Extension of Time, to provide a response to Request for Clarification, and to include addendum 1 to the Specifications.

------------------ Amendment No. 001 to the Invitation to Tender

This amendment is being raised to provide an Extension of Time. ------------------

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority.

Suppliers are required to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level. Please refer to SI06 Submission of Bid for additional details. Bidders should also note the requirements set out in SI05 Bid Security Requirements and that only electronic bid bonds will be accepted as bid security. A scanned copy of a bond does not constitute an electronic bond. Certified cheques, bank drafts, standby Letters of Credit and hard copy bid bonds will not be acceptable.

To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at TPSGC.orreceptiondessoumissions-orbidreceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.

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PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), Real Property Branch requires a qualified general contractor to rehabilitate the existing west entrance pier at the Whitby Small Craft Harbour. The Whitby Harbour West Pier Rehabilitation is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario in the Town of Whitby, (Coordinates Google map search 43.85197, -78.92675).

The work involves repair and realignment of the failed section of the pier by installing new external wale assemblies and tie rods. Other associated work to include the replacement of ladders and areas of pile cap, and supply of new clear stone and concrete for deck reinstatement in the affected areas. This Work shall be in accordance with the Specifications dated 2021-11-01 and their respective Drawings.

CONSTRUCTION TIME

The Contractor must perform and complete the work within 17 weeks from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer.

SITE VISIT

There will be no scheduled site visit. The site is open to the public and located at the parking lot 331 Water Street Whitby Ontario. (Coordinates Google map search 43.85197, -78.92675). Interested bidders may visit the site at their own convenience. The site visit will allow the contractor to view the applicable East Side work area, staging area and parking lot that will be reserved for construction access. The project repair location on the West Pier is not accessible by land. By submitting a bid, the Bidder certifies that the Bidder is familiar with the site conditions and conditions affecting the Work, and execution of the Work. Failure by the Bidder to inspect the site conditions will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibilities under the Contract.

TENDER DOCUMENTS

Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender documents through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) on Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Drawings and specifications are now published and available free of charge in PDF format only. Bidders should take note that attachments contain the full set of drawings and specifications, which consist of PDF files organized in an industry-standard directory structure. Addenda, when issued, will be available from GETS. Firms that elect to base their bids on tender 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.

To obtain more information, particularly on how to be informed of any AMENDMENTS to this solicitation, visit Tenders Frequently Asked Questions on BuyandSell.gc.ca/Tenders, under the item Tender notifications and amendments.

ENQUIRIES

All enquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Officer: Osmany Rojas Garcia E-mail: Osmany.rojasgarcia@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca. Telephone : (365) 292-2629

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.