Norway House Hospital Complex - Replacement of two (2) separate sections of Utilidor.

Introduction

The Norway House Hospital Complex is located in Norway House, Manitoba. It is in urgent need of replacement of approximately 290 feet of Utilidor that includes new construction of Utilidor and contents including sprinkler piping, domestic water supply to facility, sanitary drainage piping and electrical heat trace.

Objectives of the Requirement

The objective of this contract is to provide all the labour, material and equipment required to perform work for the construction and removal of existing Utilidor as depicted in Annex AA@ Specification Documents. This work will ensure the new Utilidor systems and components protect the facilities distribution of domestic water, sprinkler supply lines, hydrant supply lines and sanitary drainage piping form environmental conditions including freezing and the infiltration of water and moisture.

Estimated Value

The total value of the contract resulting from this RFP is estimated to cost between $250,000 and cannot exceed $400,000 including all expenses and all applicable taxes.

Mandatory Requirements

M1. The Bidder/General Contractor . Must have proven experience (within the past 5 years) in completing a minimum of two projects for work that is performed by multi-disciplinary sub-trades, Carpentry, Electrical, Mechanical, Sprinkler Fitting and is of similar nature, size, scale and complexity to the requirements of the Norway House Hospital Utilidor Project (described in this RFP):

For all reference projects submitted the Bidder should include

a) Name, organization, phone number and email (if available) address of client. b) Start and end date of the project. c) Description of the services provided. d) Location of where the services were provided.

*Any past project submitted by the bidder must have been performed by the bidder and/or any of the proposed sub-contractors. Sub-contractors must be indicated in the proposal.

M2. The Bidder/General Contractor must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Exterior multi-disciplinary Construction Projects.

*This must be demonstrated in the Bidder’s proposal.

M3. The Bidder/General Contractor is to provide evidence that their work, and work performed by all sub-trade disciplines, Carpentry, Electrical, Mechanical, Sprinkler fitting) will be conducted by and/or monitored by Certified Tradesman. *Proof of evidence e.g. certifications required with bid.

M4. The Site Superintendent/Lead Foreman proposed for this project must have a minimum of 5 years proven experience overseeing construction of an exterior multi-disciplinary project within the past 10 years. They must have completed a minimum of 2 projects of a similar nature, size, scale and complexity to the requirements described in this RFP.

*Résumé required.

M5. It is a mandatory requirement (at the tender closing date and time) that bidders submit with their tenders a bid deposit in the form of a Bid Bond or a certified cheque made out to the Receiver General for Canada in the amount of $5,000.00. All other requirements associated with this mandatory bid deposit are detailed in Part 1, Section 3.9 of this RFP .

M6. It is a mandatory requirement (at the tender closing date and time) that bidders submit with their tenders a letter from a Treasury Board approved acceptable bondable company for proof of being bondable in accordance with Part 1, Section 3.10 Bid Financial Security contained in this RFP.

The site visit is optional. Bidders are requested to contact Brian Spero: brian.spero@hc-sc.gc.ca (613) 952-5146, to communicate their intention to attend. Site measurements can be taken by bidders at their own expense.

Bidders can contact Norway House Hospital Maintenance Supervisor Wilfred Halcrow (204) 359-8212 to arrange a site visit.

*Photos available upon request.

*Details available in the RFP

Senior Procurement Officer: Brian Spero Telephone: (613) 952-5146 Fax: (613) 941-2645 e-mail: brian.spero@hc-sc.gc.ca