Steveston (Paramount) Utility Dike Crossings, Richmond, BC

Small Craft Harbours (SCH) requires the installation of underground High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) casings through an existing dike, at four (4) locations (Crossing A, B, C and D) in Steveston Paramount in preparation for future electrical and water underground installations. Summary of crossings are as follows:

• Crossing A – 2 HDPE DR 17 450mm diameter for electrical and communication. • Crossing B – 1 HDPE DR 11 300mm diameter for waterline plus multiple tie ins to existing water pipe. • Crossing C – 2 HDPE DR 17 450mm diameter and 1 HDPE DR 11 300mm diameter for electrical, communication and waterline • Crossing D – 1 HDPE DR 11 300mm diameter for waterline.

Crossing A and C require installation of electrical and communication pull box on both sides of the dike.

Crossing B require re-routing water supply from the existing asbestos cement pipe to new HDPE DR 11 300mm watermain along Trites Road with multiple tie-ins to existing underground water line and into existing backflow preventor.

Contractor shall provide all supervision, labour, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, quality control, health and safety practices, environmental protection, and all other necessary services for the proper and complete execution of the work.

Work of this Contract is located at 12740 Trites Road, Richmond, BC, Canada

Familiarization with site

Before submitting a bid, bidders can visit the site and its surroundings, at their own expense, 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.

Timeline: All work including clean-up and demobilization must be completed by March 31, 2027.