Removal of Various Surplus Infrastructure at the Belle Isle North Light station

SCOPE The work consists of the furnishing of all plant, labour, equipment and material for demolition and removal of various infrastructure and hazardous materials at the Belle Isle North Light station, NL, in strict accordance with specifications and accompanying drawings and subject to all terms and conditions of the Contract.  DFO will schedule a site visit during the tender period. The site visit will occur over a one day period with helicopter flights leaving from the St. Anthony area to the Site (flight will return to St. Anthony – Contractor responsible for all costs associated with getting from home base to St. Anthony). Departmental Representative will pay for helicopter services associated with the one day site visit held during the tender period. Contractors wishing to visit site shall contact the Departmental Representative to obtain flight times/schedule. A maximum of 1 person per Contractor will be permitted and time allocated on site will be a maximum of 2 hours. DESCRIPTION OF WORK In general, work under this contract consists of, but will not necessarily be limited to, the following:

Demolition, removal and disposal of the single and double dwellings. Note that the concrete foundation, including above grade concrete foundation walls associated with the dwellings can remain. Contractor to be prepared to core 150mm diameter core holes in the cistern of the dwelling to prevent future water ponding. For Bidding, assume that 12 core holes through 200mm thick reinforced concrete will be required. The Departmental Representative will provide direction related to the core holes (including specific locations), while in the field. Demolition, removal and disposal of the equipment building, generator building, winch house, hoist and lower landing boathouse, as noted on the drawings.  For all concrete foundations to remain, remove flaking/peeling paint down to the bare concrete and dispose of paint chips as hazardous lead waste. This includes exterior foundation walls, interior floor slabs and basement slabs.  Removal and packaging (in UN approved waste bags) of all furniture, equipment, loose materials and debris on both the inside and outside of the building infrastructure, including materials scattered around the site.

Do not proceed with any portion of the demolition work until the Departmental Representative has approved the Contractor’s written demolition work plan.  MANDATORY SITE VISIT: Attendance at a pre-bid meeting and site visit is a prerequisite for participating in the procurement process for this proposal call.  Before submitting a bid, it is mandatory that bidders visit the site, 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 or cost to do the work. 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.  The site visits will occur over a one day period with helicopter flight leaving from the community of St. Anthony, NL (flight will return to St. Anthony). Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with getting from home base to St. Anthony. Specific meeting location will be clarified at the tender stage. The Department will pay for helicopter services associated with the one day visit held during the tender period. Contractors wishing to visit the site must contact the Contracting Authority to obtain flight time/schedule. Please note:

A maximum of 1 person per Contractor will be permitted; 2 days advanced noticed is to be given to the Contracting Officer with respect to the company and individuals attending the visit; The site visit will occur within 10 calendar days after the project is tendered.

Contractors, bidders, or those they invite to site are to review specification Section 01 35 29 – “Health and Safety Requirements” before visiting site. Take all appropriate safety measures for any visit to site, either before or after acceptance of bid.