Fuel System Upgrades at Pinkut Creek Spawning Channel

Nature of Work:
Work of this Contract comprises the replacement of the existing lake pump house fuel storage system at the Pinkut Creek Spawning Channel on the south shore of Babine Lake in BC.  The Pinkut Creek site is 46km southeast of Burns Lake and accessed via unpaved logging roads. 
This project generally will cover the following items:
	Removal and disposal of one 25,000 litre fuel tank, one 970 litre day tank and all associated system piping up to the generators’ fuel filters. 
	Installation of one new 22,700 litre horizontal double wall fuel tank and one new 970 litre double wall fuel tank (both owner supplied). 
	Supply and install all required piping, pumps, valves, fittings, and miscellaneous components for each tank and generator.
	Removal of existing concrete tank dyke’s roof structure. Vertical concrete walls are to be cut on three sides to allow better access for new tank.
	Transfer and filtering of fuel into the new tanks. Waste fuel and sludge from old tanks is to be removed and properly disposed of. During tendering the tanks levels will be verified and the fuel amounts will be forwarded to each bidder.
	Provide temporary power/fuel supply for the emergency generators throughout the duration of the project.
	Install day tank automated level control and alarm system. The pre-programmed PLC and tank level sensors will be owner supplied
Bidders are instructed to consult the appended tender package for further details and specific requirements.

This contract will include all labour, materials, and equipment be supplied by the contractor as listed in the tender package.

Site Locations:  Pinkut Creek Spawning Channel is on the south shore of Babine Lake in BC.  The Pinkut Creek site is 46 km southeast of Burns Lake and accessed via unpaved logging roads. 

Start Date:  Upon Award or After September 10th, 2013, whichever is the later.  

Completion Date: All work to be completed by 18th October 2013

Site Visit: is not mandatory, but proposed bidders may visit the site and are asked to make arrangements through the Contracting Authority listed below.

Inquiries: Direct all technical and contractual inquiries to the contracting authority Kimberly Walker by email at Kimberly.walker@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.