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

WORK SITE LOCATION

Belle Isle, Newfoundland

DELIVERABLES / SCOPE OF WORK

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 South Light station, NL, in strict accordance with specifications and accompanying drawings and subject to all terms and conditions of the Contract. 

In general, work under this contract consists of, but will not necessarily be limited to, the following:

1. Demolition, removal and disposal of the dwelling. 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.

2. Demolition, removal and disposal of the old fog alarm building, main power building, stand by diesel generator building, storage sheds, winch house and hoist, as noted on the drawings. 

3. 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.

4. 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. 

FAMILIARIZATION WITH SITE

Before submitting a bid, bidders can visit the site and its surroundings 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, 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 costs to do the work. No allowance shall be made subsequently in this connection on account of error or negligence to properly observe and determine the conditions that will apply. Contractors, bidders, or those they invite to site are to review the specification Section 01 35 29 "Health and Safety Requirements" before visiting site. 

EXPECTED START AND COMPLETION DATES

The services of the Contractor will be commencing upon contract award. The expected completion date of this project is November 30, 2017.