Rushbrook Harbour Mooring Pile Repair

TWO PHASE SELECTION PROCESS

This is the first phase (Phase 1) of a two-phase competition: the first phase will evaluate the qualifications of all bidders; second phase (Phase 2) will invite the qualified bidders to provide a financial bid on the project based on the specifications and drawings. Upon award of contract in Phase Two the pre-qualification list will be terminated, no additional contracts will be awarded. 

The work consists of mooring pile replacement, pile blocking replacement, and gangway replacement at Rushbrook Small Craft Harbour, Prince Rupert, BC, in strict accordance with specifications and accompanying drawings and subject to all terms and conditions of the contract.

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

Mandatory Work:

• Mobilization and Demobilization to Rushbrook Small Craft Harbour
  • Move all crew and equipment to Rushbrook Small Craft Harbour.
  • Crew expenses such as goods and accommodations.
  • Site clean-up daily throughout construction.
  • Disposal of any general waste and replaced materials not included in other items.
  • Any overhead costs not covered in other items.
• Mooring Pile Replacement
  • Disconnect the pile timber blocking.
  • Remove and dispose of the existing mooring pile.
  • Install a new owner-supplied mooring pile. Supply and install all associated hardware.
  • Fasten the piles at the top similar to the existing pile connections. Match existing pile cut-off elevation. Perform final pile cut-off and treatment of pile tops as per Section 31 62 19 Timber Piles.
• 5-Pile Blocking Replacement
  • Remove and dispose of existing timber blocking.
  • Install four (4) new owner-supplied timber blocking.
  • Supply and install all associated hardware.
  • Supply and install galvanized wire rope.
• 7-Pile Blocking Replacement
  • Remove and dispose of existing timber blocking.
  • Install four (4) new owner-supplied timber blocking.
  • Supply and install all associated hardware.
  • Supply and install galvanized wire rope.

Optional Work:

• Mooring Pile Replacement
  • Disconnect the pile timber blocking.
  • Remove and dispose of the existing mooring pile.
  • Install a new owner-supplied mooring pile. Supply and install all associated hardware.
  • Fasten the piles at the top similar to the existing pile connections. Match existing pile cut-off elevation. Perform final pile cut-off and treatment of pile tops as per Section 31 62 19 Timber Piles.
• Gangway Replacement
  • Remove and salvage the existing gangway. Deliver it to Port Edward Harbour Authority.
  • Install owner-supplied gangway. Supply and install all associated hardware.
  • Install owner-supplied timber stringer. Supply and install all associated hardware.
  • Modify/Trim wheel guard to accommodate the new gangway.
  • Treat the surrounding timber wheel guard with ACZA. Paint the timber safety yellow.
• 5-Pile Blocking Replacement
  • Remove and dispose of existing timber blocking.
  • Install four (4) new owner-supplied timber blocking.
  • Supply and install all associated hardware.
  • Supply and install galvanized wire rope.
• 7-Pile Blocking Replacement
  • Remove and dispose of existing timber blocking.
  • Install four (4) new owner-supplied timber blocking.
  • Supply and install all associated hardware.
  • Supply and install galvanized wire rope.
• Miscellaneous
  • If necessary, complete general rough carpentry work similar in nature to the above scope of work.

Site Familiarization

Before submitting a bid, it is recommended but not mandatory that bidders 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, 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 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.

The Contractor must perform and complete the Work by February 17, 2023.