Disassembly of a the Old Chelsea Picnic Area Pedestrian Bridge

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is requesting bids and Waste Reduction Workplan (WRW) from general contractors for the high recovery demolition/deconstruction of: OLD CHELSEA CREEK – PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

Work includes full removal of existing 20m (approx.) wood and steel pedestrian bridge, removal of top 2/3 (approx.) of centre timber crib pier, and removal of remnants of two timber abutments on Chelsea Creek adjoining the Old Chelsea picnic area as shown in the enclosed site plan.  Work also includes mobilization/ demobilization, traffic protection and environmental mitigation measures, the removal and return or off-site disposal of material removed as part of the bridge disassembly, site remediation to natural or original use state, and clean-up at all locations affected by the work. The period of work shall be between contract award and January 24, 2014 unless otherwise stipulated in contract documents.

This work shall be performed in an environmentally sustainable manner maximizing the reuse and/or recycling of materials. All work shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements contained herein and the successful contractor’s accepted Waste Reduction Workplan (WRW).

A NON MANDATORY site visit will be held on November 18, 2013 at 10am Ottawa time. The exact meeting place is on site (Old Chelsea Rd & De Kingsmere Rd intersection), 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, Waste Reduction Workplan (on NCC forms) & 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 NOV 26, 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.

This procurement process is subject to Chapter 5 of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)