Geotechnical Study in Percé, Gaspésie (Qc)

DELIVERABLES / SCOPE OF WORK Please reference the “Specifications” within this invitation to tender.Mandate: The mandate consists in conducting a geotechnical study based on a drilling campaign in the Percé wharf sector (see Figure 1 and pictures in Annex 1). This drilling program will require the completion of 9 bore-holes near the wharf on the water or on the dry beach at low tide, all depending on tidal conditions and the method of work that the firm intends to use. This method must comply with regulations.Boreholes to be performed are numbered from F-1 to F-9 (Figure 2 of Annex 2). These holes will be drilled in the order of priority established by the Department. The numerical sequence of drilling is the priority (F-1 to F-9). An exception to this order shall be subject to prior agreement with the Department representative. The location of the bore holes is shown in Annex 2 (exact chaining).The mandate requires boreholes with geotechnical laboratory testing as well as standard dynamic penetration tests. It is anticipated that drillings F-2 to F-8 will be used for structural and environmental reasons. For their part, the F-1 and F-9 boreholes will be used exclusively for environmental reasons.Expected Start and Completion DatesThe services of the Contractor will be commencing on award of the contract. The expected completion date of this project is November 30, 2015 for the onsite drilling program and December 15th for the delivery of the preliminary boring logs.The final report must be submitted to Small Craft Harbour (SCH) no later than January 15th, 2016.