Slipway Reconstruction - Hermitage, NL

DELIVERABLES / SCOPE OF WORK The work consists of the furnishing of all plant, labour, equipment, and material for slipway reconstruction at Hermitage, NL. The work will be completed in strict accordance with the specification and accompanying drawings and subject to all terms and conditions of the Contract. In general, work under this contract will consist of but will not necessarily be limited to the following:

Demolition and removal of: (i) the existing slipway and launchway in the area noted as Work Area A; and (ii) the existing boardwalk in the area noted as Work Area B including complete extraction of the existing piles/posts. All debris removed is to be disposed of at an approved waste disposal site. Note that creosote timber is present, which will require special handling and disposal (all weigh bill/tipping slips to be provided to Departmental Representative). Construction of a new slipway (post/beam construction), with toe cribbing, as indicated on the drawings. Construction of a new concrete launchway, complete with toe cribbing, as indicated on the drawings. Construction of a new boardwalk complete with a pile foundation, as indicated on the drawings. Supply and installation of structural timber for cribwork, wheelguard, wheelguard blocking, posts, beams, caps, runners, decking railing, bracing, and associated hardware. Supply and installation of rock fill to the underside of the beams for the new slipway, as noted on the drawings.

Supply and installation of rock and gravel fill and Class “A” granular base, as noted on the drawings. FAMILIARIZATION WITH SITE Before submitting a bid, bidders can visit the site and its surroundings, at their own expense and schedule, to review and verify the form, nature, and extent of the work, materials needed for the completion of the work, the means of access to the site, severity, exposure and uncertainty of weather, soil conditions, any accommodations they may require, and in general shall obtain all necessary information as to risks, contingencies and other circumstances which may influence or affect their bid. No allowance shall be made subsequently in this connection on account or error or negligence to properly observe and determine the conditions that will apply. Contractors, bidders, or those they invite to site are to review specification section 01-35-29 Health and Safety before visiting site. Take all appropriate safety measures for any visit to site, either before or after acceptance of bid.