Replacement of Existing Monorail and Components, Big Creek Sea Lamprey Barrier Site

SCOPE OF WORK / DELIVERABLES The Department of Fisheries and Oceans at the Sea Lamprey Control Centre (DFO-SLCC) operates a trap-and-sort fishway at the Big Creek site during the sea lamprey spawning season (mid-March to mid-July). The existing steel traps are being replaced with traps fabricated using a combination of steel and aluminium alloys to improve manual operation. Subsequently the existing monorail, fishway grating and hoist need to be replaced to ensure compatibility with the new trap, in terms of operating design load. The design and construction drawings for the new monorail, fishway grating, electrical hoist and accessories have been completed and DFO-SLCC would now like to proceed with construction. The successful bidder will obtain materials, and fabricate and install the monorail and its components, including the supporting system, foundation connections and fishway grating covers, as specified in the approved drawings. (Attached to this solicitation). The work includes supply and installation of electric and manual backup chain hoists and accessories.  EXPECTED START AND COMPLETION DATES The services of the Contractor will be commencing upon award of the contract. The expected completion date of this project is August 31, 2017. Question and Answer period: DFO will accept questions from Bidders until Tuesday, July 4th 2017. These are to be sent directly and only to the contracting Officer listed below. Enquiries regarding this Invitation to Tender are ONLY to be submitted in writing by emailing to the following: Lynda Coulombe Senior Contracting Officer E-mail: Lynda.Coulombe@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Telephone: (613) 993-2839