Picnic Shelter Remediation for Elk Island National Park of Canada, AB

This project involves the renovation of two (2) Picnic Shelters (Red Tailed Hawk & Grey Goose) located in Elk Island National Park. Both structures are of similar construction, with the frame composed of heavy timber members bolted together.

The work will consist of the following tasks:

•	Removal of the existing cedar shake roof, and replacement with a metal roof, including required flashings on both shelters.
•	Replacement of nine (9) timber roof beams. (5 at Red Tailed Hawk, 4 at Grey Goose)
•	Repair of one (1) timber column at Red Tailed Hawk.
•	Provision of temporary support to structure for removal & replacement of beams and repair of column as required.
•	Installation of additional tongue & groove wood roof deck between existing eave and end of roof beams on both shelters.
•	Removal (as required) and replacement of fifteen (15) wood spacer blocks with poured concrete in-fills. (9 at Red Tailed Hawk, 6 at Grey Goose)
•	Installation of new gutters and eaves trough on both shelters.

All materials and labour are to be supplied by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall perform and complete on or before September 01, 2014.

Bidders that consider themselves qualified to provide this Work and intend to submit bids on this project should obtain documents from the Government Electronic Tendering Service through the Government of Canada tendering service at www.buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Addenda, when issued, will be available from the Government of Canada tendering service. Bidders that elect to base their bids on documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk. Late submissions will not be considered.

Enquiries regarding this bid must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer as early as possible within the solicitation period:

Adam Krisch
Fax No. (403) 292-4475
Email address: adam.krisch@pc.gc.ca 

Enquiries should be received no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the date set for solicitation closing to allow sufficient time to provide a response. Enquiries received after that time may not result in an answer being provided.

This procurement contains mandatory requirements, and failure to comply will result in rejection of the bid.

Bids will be received at:

Parks Canada Agency
635 – 8 Avenue S.W., Suite 1300
Calgary, AB   T2P 3M3
Bid Fax No. (403) 292-4475

This Parks Canada office provides procurement services to the public in English.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.