Gatineau Park Visitor’s Center - Heating System Upgrades

Description of the Work
The General Contractor shall supply, install, test and commission the equipment as outlined in the tender documents:
	This project consists of the removal of the hydronic heating system and replacement of hydronic heaters with electric heaters. 
	This project also includes asbestos abatement work in areas affected by this project as outlined/specified in a Designated Substance Report prepared by Trow Associates Inc.
	This project also includes foundation repairs/water proofing of the exterior wall of one Mechanical/Electrical room.

A NON MANDATORY site visit will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 10am Ottawa time. The exact meeting place is the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, 33 Scott Rd, Chelsea, Qc. All costs incurred by the Bidder to attend the site visit will be at their expense. The NCC will not reimburse any Bidder for expenses related to the site visit. Please contact Tony Fares at 613-239-5678 ext. 5573 to confirm your attendance at this NON MANDATORY site visit and to gain access to the grounds

The official Government Electronic Tendering Service website is	 http://buyandsell.gc.ca	 .  Please ensure that you download your document from this site, in order to obtain all information related to the tender.  It is your responsibility to ensure that you have received all the posted tender information to ensure tender compliance and not be disqualified.

Tenders & bid security must be forwarded to the attention of Allan Lapensée, Sr. Contract Officer, Procurement Services, National Capital Commission, 40 Elgin Street, 3rd floor Service Centre, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1C7. Bid closing date is AUGUST 22, 2013 at 3pm Ottawa time. Late or faxed bids will not be accepted.

There is a public opening scheduled shortly after the bid closing time in room 306 at 40 Elgin Street, 3rd floor, Ottawa, ON.

The procurement process of this tender is subject to Chapter 5 on the Agreement on Internal Trade.