Big Chaudiere Dam Replacement.

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
EXTENSION TO BID CLOSING DATE

Please note that the tender closing date for this project is
hereby EXTENDED from AUGUST 07, 2014 at 2:00 pm to AUGUST 12,
2014 at 2:00 pm.

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PROJECT IDENTIFICATION:
Project number R.052598.506 -  Big Chaudiere Dam Replacement,
located on the French River, Dokis, Ontario.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This requirement is for the replacement of the Big Chaudiere Dam
located on the French River at Dokis First Nation Reserve,
Dokis, Ontario. The work consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:

1.	Construction of a new dam to replace the existing one; and
2.	Demolition and removal of the existing dam and identified
components.

Due to the remoteness and the location of the dam which is only
accessible by passing through the Dokis First Nation reserve
lands, bidders are encouraged to employ the available local
workforce. For information, please contact Art Restoule, Project
Manager, Dokis First Nation, 705-763-2200 during business hours.

Bidders are advised that the Okikendawt Hydroelectric Project is
currently in progress at the Portage Dam which is located at
approximately 500 m for the Big Chaudière Dam site. For
information on the Okikendawt Hydroelectric Project, please
contact Daniel Gillenwater, Project Engineer, Hydromega Services
Inc., 514-392-9266 x 108 during business hours.

The project will require the successful Bidder to retain Quality
Verification Engineers (QVE) throughout the contract period. QVE
must be a Professional Engineer(s) licensed in both the
Provinces of Ontario and Quebec and qualified to provide the QVE
services specified in the Contract Documents. The QVE should
have extensive experience directly related to the work for which
Certificate of Conformance will be issued. Please Refer to
section 01 45 00 - Quality Control for more information.

The following aggregate quantities have been purchased from the
Dokis First Nation by Canada as government-supplied material for
the purpose of the Big Chaudière Dam construction activities.

Aggregate Granular A 360 m3
Aggregate Granular B 324 m3
Aggregate Zone 2 Filter Material 480 m3
Aggregate Zone 3 Rock-Fill Material 3948 m3

The aggregate stockpiles have been stored at the Dokis quarry
located approximately 3 kilometres from the Big Chaudière Dam
site and accessible by Keso Bay Road. The Contractor will
coordinate aggregate pick-up with the Dokis First Nation and the
Department Representative. A three (3) day notice will be
provided to the Dokis First Nation prior to pick-up initiation.
The Contractor is responsible for loading and trucking
activities. The Contractor is responsible for any additional
aggregate quantities required for the Big Chaudière Dam
construction activities.

Work is to be completed within one hundred and four (104) weeks
after contract award. The estimated cost for this opportunity is
above $5,000,001.00.

MANDATORY SECURITY REQUIREMENT:   
This procurement contains a mandatory security requirement. At
bid closing, the Bidder must hold a valid Designated
Organization Screening (DOS). Failure to comply with this
requirement will render the Bid non-compliant and no further
consideration will be given to the Bid. 

SITE VISIT:  
There will be a site visit on July 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m..
Interested bidders shall meet at the the Big Chaudiere Dam
located on the French River at Dokis First Nation Reserve,
Dokis, Ontario.
It is mandatory that all persons attending the site visit have
the proper (CSA approved green patch) safety atire. Safety
footwear, hard hats, glasses and vests. Contractor's
personnel/individuals who do not have the proper safety attire
will be denied access to the site.

ENQUIRIES:
All enquiries are to be submitted to the Contractual Authority:
Shawn Nealon, Tel: (819) 956-3391,  facsimile: (819) 956-8335 or
by email at shawn.nealon@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca.

Enquiries are to be made in writing and should be received no
less than five (5) calendar days prior to the closing date to
allow sufficient time to respond.

BID DOCUMENTS:
Firms intending to submit bids on this project should obtain bid
documents through the Government Electronic Tendering Service at
http://Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders or at the toll-free number
1-855-886-3030.  
Amendments, when issued, will be available from the same
government electronic tendering service.

Firms that elect to base their bids on bid documents obtained
from other sources do so at their own risk. 

BID RECEIVING:
Sealed bids will be received at:  Public Works and Government
Services Canada, Bid Receiving Unit, Place du Portage, Phase
III,  Main Lobby Core 0A1, 11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec,
K1A 1C9.


Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.