Replacement of a fixed Aid to Navigation structure, Pointe des Grondines amont FP, QC

SCOPE OF WORK The work covered by this mandate consists of the fabrication of parts required for tower extension, installation of additional anchorages at the base of the tower, disconnection and reconnection of the navigation light and the supply of all the required material. The existing tower at Pointe des Grondines amont FP to be extended is 13,72m (45ft). After the work it will be 22,86m (75ft). To be more precise, the work to be done can be resumed as follows but are not limited to: • Manufacture of parts for the tower extension: this must be carried out in accordance with the specifications described in the QE61330-SR01 plan drawings and the dimensions shall comply with the shop drawings; • Mobilisation, demobilisation and support during construction • Conception, installation, power supply and maintenance of a positioning light on a temporary structure at the choice of the Contractor (plans signed and sealed by an engineer member of the OIQ and submitted and approved by the CCG). The temporary lantern shall be maintained in place until the new structure is erected and the permanent lantern is fully functional. The Canadian Coast Guard’s geomatics department will assist the Contractor in the temporary fire alignment. The lantern will be provided by the Department; • Installation of a temporary protection fence to secure the site during the work; • Disconnection of existing power supplies; • Retrieval of existing electrical installations; • Installation of additional anchorages at the base of the tower in accordance with the specifications of plan series QE61330-SR01. Provide all necessary means to comply with these plans and specifications; • Assembly and installation of parts for tower extension and of required accessories including the supply and installation of a safety rail in accordance with Departmental requirements (Cougar Trylon); • Mounting and installation of the aluminum day mark at the top of the new tower; • Installation of power supply and lantern, including grounding; • Supply and installation of permanent fencing if the existing fence could not be kept in good condition; • Site Cleanup and Restoration; • Production of "As Built" Plans and Short Photographic Report LOCATION OF WORK, WORK SITE AND DELIVERY POINT: The coordinates (NAD 83) of the site of the rear light of Pointe des Grondines upstream are the following: Latitude: 46 ° 35 '50.267' 'North Longitude: 72 ° 04'43,127 '' West EXPECTED START AND COMPLETION DATES: Start Date: Contract Award Completion Date: Sunday, March 25, 2018 ENQUIRIES DFO will accept Enquiries from Bidders until 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Bidders should note the following: For Administrative Enquiries:  Bidders can either phone the Contracting Authority, Michel Larivière, at 613-993-5821 or send their administrative enquiries by email to michel.r.lariviere@dfo-mpo.gc.ca . For Technical Enquiries: Bidders must send their technical enquiries by email only to michel.r.lariviere@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.