Construction of a pathway at the Penouille Peninsula, in Forillon National Park

TITLE: Construction of a pathway at the Penouille Peninsula, in Forillon National Park GENERAL WORK DESCRIPTION: The project consists of, but is not limited to, building a pathway more than 500 meters in length, made with treated wood on galvanized steel screw piles at the Penouille Peninsula in Forillon National Park. OPTIONAL SITE VISIT / INFORMATION SESSION: It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site. However, Parks Canada will not be organizing a formal site visit. It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder attend the meeting. Arrangements have been made for an information session by conference call. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at 10:00 am (EDT). At that time bidders must call the number below to join the call. Bidders who do not attend or send a representative will not be given an alternative appointment but they will not be precluded from submitting a bid. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the information session will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation. Toll-free Dial-in number 1 877-413-4791 Conference ID 5877872 ESTIMATED COST: The estimate for this project is between $900,000 and $1,500,000. SCHEDULE: The contractor must complete this project before January 31st 2014. INQUIRIES: All inquiries regarding this tender are to be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority, Annie Roy, by facsimile 613-938-5785 or by email at annie.roy@pc.gc.ca CLOSING DATE AND TIME: September 13, 2013 at 1000 hrs (EDT) BID RECEIVING: Sealed tenders will be received at the following address: PARKS CANADA AGENCY Contracting Operations 111 Water Street East Cornwall, ON K6H 6S3 Faxed submissions will not be accepted. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY: Annie Roy Phone: 613-938-5752 Facsimile: 613-938-5785 E-mail:annie.roy@pc.gc.ca