Concrete Launchway Repairs, Sibley's Cove, NL

1. TENDER DOCUMENTS 1.1. Construction Tender Form - FP-5155E 1.2. DFO Instructions to Bidders - Construction at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/contract-contrat/instructions-instructions-eng.htm 1.3. DFO General Conditions - Construction at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/contract-contrat/general-generale-eng.htm 1.4. Labour Conditions at 1.1. http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/labour/employment_standards/contracts/conditions.shtml 1.5. Schedules of Wages Rates for Federal Construction Contracts. The appropriate Schedule of Wage rates for the contract are the ones for the location where the work will be performed. Please refer to: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/labour/employment_standards/contracts/schedule/index.shtml 1.6. Insurance Conditions at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/contract-contrat/insurance-assurances-eng.htm 1.7. Insurer's Certificate of Insurance - FP-5140E at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/forms-formulaires/FP_5140_E.pdf 1.8. Plans and Specifications 2. We, having informed ourselves fully of the conditions relating to the work to be performed, having full knowledge of site conditions and having carefully examined the plans and specifications and all the terms and covenants of the Tender Documents, including any amendments (IT BEING UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT FAILURE TO HAVE DONE SO WILL NOT RELIEVE US OF OUR OBLIGATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND CARRY OUT THE WORK FOR THE CONSIDERATION SET OUT HEREAFTER) do tender and offer to perform the said work in strict accordance with the said documents and such further details, plans and instructions as may be supplied from time to time and to furnish to Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, all materials, plant, machinery, tools, labour and things necessary for the construction or carrying out and proper completion of the said work for the sums stated in the Combined Price Schedule of this tender form. 3. We understand and agree that all applicable taxes, duties, permits and fees are our responsibility and are included in our Tendered Price. The exceptions to the foregoing are the Goods and Services Tax (GST) / the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). GST / HST will be paid to the contractor by Fisheries and Oceans Canada in addition to any amounts due under the contract. 4. We certify that Bid Security, if required, in one of the forms outlined in GI09 of the "DFO Instruction to Bidders - Construction", accompanies this Tender. 5. It is understood and agreed that in the event of this Tender being accepted within 30 (thirty) calendar days of the date and time stated for closing of tenders and our failing or refusing to carry out the contract in accordance with the terms of our Tender, our bid security, if required by the tender, (i) if in the form of a certified cheque, bank draft, or bonds of, or bonds unconditionally guaranteed as to principal and interest by, the Government of Canada, or (ii) if in the form of a Bid Bond, shall be forfeited to Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada and the Bonding Company shall be liable in accordance with the terms of the Bond. 6. It is further understood and agreed that notwithstanding (i) the forfeiture of the certified cheque or bonds of (ii) the liability of the Bonding Company, Her Majesty shall be entitled to the payment of any additional amounts that may be required to meet the cost of all loss and damage suffered by Her Majesty by reason of our default in carrying out the contract. 7. We understand this project must be completed by . If our Tender is accepted, we agree to start work immediately upon notification of contract award and once all required insurances, permits, Letter of Good Standing and Clearance from applicable provincial compensation authority, etc., are in place. We will attend start-up meeting and will work vigorously and continuously to complete the project within this prescribed time. 8. Bidders shall take note that the performance of the Contractor during and upon completion of the work shall be evaluated by Her Majesty. The evaluation shall be based on the quality of workmanship; timeliness of completion of the work; project management, contract management and management of health and safety. Should the Contractor's performance be considered unsatisfactory, the Contractor's bidding privileges for future work may be suspended. The form Contractor Performance Evaluation Report Form (FP 5135E) at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/forms-formulaires/ FP_5135_E.pdf will be used to record the performance. 9. By signing below we certify that we are authorized to sign this tender on behalf of the Corporation, Partnership, Joint Venture or Sole Proprietorship and bind the company to it. 10. We certify that we are in possession of all the tender documents listed in this tender form. 11. Special tender form inserts/additional instructions (For DFO use only)

The minimum acceptable amount of Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance is $2,000,000 per occurrence.

Bid Security is required for bids over $100,000. Under these circumstances, the Tender and Bid Bond must be delivered to the closing location.

NOTES: Fixed price items include all items required to complete the project in accordance with the drawings and specification (which are not measured for payment), including, but not limited to, mobilization/demobilization, inspector’s room and board, demolition, removal, and disposal of existing concrete slab atop launchway cribwork and concrete slab on grade, rock fill to supplement washed-out material, removal and disposal of stockpiled treated timber (creosote) debris and concrete barrels, supply and installation of waterline and sleeves, c/w attachments, supply and installation of forty-five (45) lag screws in existing runners on adjacent slipway with divers, new concrete block at toe of launchway, unreinforced concrete to fill void between existing launchway and wharf, and all other/contingency/unknowns.

FAMILIARIZATION WITH SITE: Before submitting a bid, it is recommended that bidders visit the site and its surroundings 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 28 – Health and Safety before visiting site. Take all appropriate safety measures for any visit to site, either before or after acceptance of bid. Obtain prior permission from the Departmental Representative before carrying out such site inspection.

For questions, comments or to obtain copies of the specifications and drawings, please contact Patrizia Marinelli @ 613-993-3136.