Removal of Various Surplus Infrastructure at Little Burin Island Lightstation Site

Nature of Work: The work to be completed at Little Burin Island Lightstation by the contractor: The work consists of the furnishing of all plant, labour, equipment and material for demolition and removal of various infrastructure and hazardous materials at the Little Burin Island Lightstation site, NL. In general, work under this contract consists of, but will not necessarily be limited to, the following: (i) Demolition, removal and disposal of the Dwelling, including hazardous materials (asbestos, lead paint, etc.); (ii) Demolition, removal and disposal of the Generator Building and wooden patio (including creosote timbers); (iii) Demolition, removal and disposal of the winch house and shed/storage building located on the northwest side of the Island.

Bidders are instructed to consult the appended tender package for further details and specific requirements.

Site Locations: On the Eastern side of Little Burin Island, near the entrance to Burin Harbour on the East side of the Burin Peninsula (Latitude: 46.98017, Longitude: -55.19072)

A Mandatory Site Visit will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Contractors wishing to visit the site must contact the Contracting Authority to obtain further information. (flight times / schedule) Please Note: - If weather doesn’t permit flying on the scheduled site visit day, it will occur on the following day - A maximum of 2 persons per Contractor will be permitted - Time allocated on the site will be a maximum of 2 hours - 2 days advanced notice is to be given to the Departmental Representative with respect to the company and individuals attending the visit It is a requirement for all persons wishing to tender on this project to attend this meeting at the site to familiarize themselves fully with the scope of work and the tendering requirements. The Bidder’s representative must sign an attendance list and attend the entire site visit, to have their bid submission considered responsive.

Start Date: Upon contract award

Completion Date: All work to be completed by 31 January 2015

Inquiries: Direct all technical and contractual inquiries to the Contracting Authority Kimberly Walker by email at DFOtenders-soumissionsMPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Bidders should note that all questions regarding this request for proposals must be submitted in writing, No Later Than November 4th, 2014, 2 pm (14:00 Hours) ATLANTIC TIME to the contract authority. The department may be unable to respond to questions submitted after that date.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada will not necessarily accept the lowest or any of the tenders received and reserves the right to reject any and all tenders received which shall be final and at the sole discretion of the Department.