CONSTRUCTION:Chemical Room Acid storage Retrofit at Environment Canada’s National Hydrology Research Centre in Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)

This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number KW405-13-0330 with a closing of August 20, 2013 at 2pm.

SITE VISITE INFORMATION
All contractors intending to bid are invited to attend the site examination meeting. This will be the only opportunity to visit the site, examine the drawings and discuss projects details. All contractors attending the site visit will need to present photo identification at the front desk. The site visit will be held at the following date and location, as stated below:

September 12, 2013 at 10h30 am (Saskatoon time) 
Environment Canada, National Hydrology Research Centre
#11 Innovation Boulevard, Saskatoon (SK) S7N 3H5 

SECURITY REQUIEREMENT

(a)	The security requirements for this project is 
		[_X_] None
		[___] Reliability
		[___] Secret
	
	(b) Company security clearance number:_________________
	
	(c) Security level:____________

	(d) Date received:______________

	(e) Expiry date:¬__________________

SCOPE OF WORK

2.1	OBJECTIVE

1.	ARCHITECTURAL - The work includes, but is not limited to, the following :
a)	Remove, repaint and reinstall existing blowout panels and steel mesh guards in storage rooms.
b)	Replace corroded door and door hardware in Acid Storage Room.  Replace door locksets in remainder of storage rooms.
c)	Supply and install new HDPE shelving units in Acid Storage Room.
d)	Roof curbs and penetrations for associated mechanical and structural work.

2.	STRUCTURAL - The work includes, but is not limited to, the following :
a)	Installation of 2 No. W310 beams under the existing roof and connecting to existing W360 beams.
b)	Installation of 6 no. HSS 102x4.8 stubs off the top flange of the new W310 beams and through the roof, prepared by others.
c)	Construction of Channel and angle platform off the top of the HSS 102x4.8 stubs including 6 mm plate support for fan exhaust stacks.

3.	MECHANICAL -  The work includes, but is not limited to, the following :
a)	Add new room ventilation, ductwork, roof exhaust fans
b)	Add glycol heating system for makeup air for room ventilation.
c)	Modifications to fire protection
d)	Add controls

4.	ELECTRICAL - The work includes, but is not limited to, the following :
a)	Demolition of existing electric heating systems
b)	New 120V electrical service to five (5) exhaust fans
c)	New 120V electrical services to miscellaneous mechanical equipment (pumps and gas detection system)
d)	Replacement of corroded housings, fittings, gaskets, and/or screws
e)	Bonding exhaust fans to lightning protection system.
 

Construction MUST be completed by March 31, 2014.Contractor to mobilize to site within 3 weeks of signing the contract. No winter work allowance is permitted; all exterior work is to be completed by November 30, 2013.

INQUIRIES

Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement are to be submitted to the contracting officer listed below:
File Number: KW405-13-0330R 
Contracting Officer: Marie-Christine Blais 
Phone Number: 514-496-1929 
Fax Number: 514 -283-4439
Email: marie-christine.blais@ec.gc.ca

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED
(List of Drawings)
                   
A1: PARTIAL PLANS	
A2:PARTIAL PLANS	
S1: STRUCTURAL DESIGN 	               
S2: STRUCTURAL SECTIONS	 
M1:MECHANICAL DEMOLITION, NEW	 
M2:MECHANICAL NEW	             
M3:MECHANICAL NEW	              
M4:MECHANICAL SCHEDULES	
M5:MECHANICAL SPECIFCATIONS	
E1:ELECTRICAL NEW	              
E2:ELECTRICAL SPECIFCATIONS	
ADDENDUM # 1	              
ADDENDUM # 4