INDUSTRY DAY INFORMATION SESSION on the GIANT MINE REMEDIATION
PROJECT, Yellowknife, NT.

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INDUSTRY DAY INFORMATION SESSION on the GIANT MINE REMEDIATION
PROJECT, Yellowknife, NT.

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is hosting a
second Industry Day about the Giant Mine Remediation Project,
Wednesday, August 1, from 1:30pm to 5:30pm in the Katimavik B
room, at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife. The Department works
closely with its client, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern
Development (AANDC), and its client's co-proponent, the
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to develop
contracts for work carried out at the Giant Mine site.

Please register in advance (details below) for this year's
event, which, in part, will provide an update to the procurement
approach outlined at Industry Day in 2010. If there's enough
interest, an optional surface site tour will be provided, from
10am to 12:30pm, before the afternoon presentations begin.
Individuals and contractors unable to attend this session are
encouraged to submit company profiles (see below) which will be
shared with the Giant Mine Remediation Team (PWGSC, AANDC and
GNWT personnel).


This year's Industry session will provide participants with:

-	highlights about the Giant Mine Remediation Project and
upcoming site activities;
-	updates to the procurement approach since Industry Day 2010;
-	information about doing business with the Government of Canada;
-	an overview of GNWT programs and services aimed at Northwest
Territories' businesses;
-	a chance for participants to influence the procurement
strategy, to share ideas and expertise;
-	a forum for networking with local contractors and Aboriginal
and northern businesses; and
-	an opportunity for attendees to ask questions about the
project and associated procurement plans to be better positioned
to participate in upcoming contracts and activities. 


Industry Day agenda, including optional site tour:

Time	Description	Department
10:00	Meet at Explorer Hotel lobby to board bus to Giant Mine
site (tour participants only)	
10:15	Surface tour at site begins	PWGSC
12:15 - 12:30	Return to Explorer by bus	
12:30 - 1:30	Free time - lunch not provided	
1:30	Arrival/sign-in for Industry Day, Katimavik B meeting room,
Explorer Hotel	
1:45	Welcoming remarks	PWGSC
1:55	Giant Mine Overview/updates	AANDC 
2:15	Giant Mine Remediation Project Description	PWGSC 
2:45	Giant Mine Proposed Procurement Strategy	PWGSC 
3:15	Health Break & Coffee	
3:40	Territorial Programs for NWT businesses	Industry, Tourism
and Investment (GNWT) 
4:00	How to Do Business with the Government of Canada	PWGSC
4:20	Open forum, Questions/Answers	
5:00	Closing Remarks	PWGSC
5:00 - 5:30	Networking	



Registration: 

If possible, please register in advance, by Friday, July 27,
2012 with nathaniel.pahl@pwgsc.gc.ca. Please indicate in your
email if you're interested in the optional morning site tour
("AM and PM"), or in only the afternoon Industry Day session
("PM only"). Please note, all costs associated with travel to
Yellowknife to attend Industry Day will be the responsibility of
the respective individuals or contractors.


Company Profiles:

As mentioned, one of the objectives of Industry Day is to
provide the Giant Mine project team with further information
about industry capacity. Please forward your company profile to:
Nathaniel Pahl, Giant Mine Project Team, c/o Public Works and
Government Services Canada, 10025 Jasper Avenue, Floor 5,
Edmonton, AB T5J 1S6. Or via e-mail to:
nathaniel.pahl@pwgsc.gc.ca

We are interested in learning about what you have to offer in
terms of local contractor and Aboriginal capabilities, manpower
and resources, heavy construction and specialized equipment,
unique skills, support services, material and product suppliers,
equipment rentals, rental accommodations, and training programs.
Information you may wish to summarize in a few pages, might
include:

-	Corporate Organization and Ownership
-	Management availability with experience in Construction
Management
-	Abilities and Project History in the North and specifically
Mine Site Remediation
-	Heavy and/or Specialized Equipment Fleet
-	Manpower available, skilled, unskilled, on-the-job training
programs
-	Financial Capacity/Capabilities
-	Specific interests on this project
-	Company Representative and contact information.


Background: 

The Giant Mine located in Yellowknife, has been in operation
under several owners for approximately 56 years starting in
1948. In 1999, the owner of Giant Mine, Royal Oak Mines, went
into receivership. The Government of Canada has taken on the
responsibility of the existing environmental liabilities on the
property, including approximately 237,000 tonnes of arsenic
trioxide, stored in underground chambers. The Giant site is
currently in Care and Maintenance mode while the Remediation
Plan is undergoing an Environmental Assessment (EA).  Following
the EA, it's anticipated a water license application will be
submitted. Contracts will be posted in the summer, fall and
winter months of this year. The implementation phase of the
clean-up and remediation program will have a number of
individual components including, the Freeze Program, Tailings
Cover, Baker Creek Alignment, Surface Water Management, Building
Demolition, Surface Openings and Pit Closures, Hazardous
Materials Disposal and Contaminated Soils. 
A long-term contract for post-remediation activities will be
required for the construction and operation of a new Water
Treatment Plant, maintenance of the freeze system, site security
and monitoring. Post-remediation activities are expected for at
least 25 years or more. 
The Government of Canada is committed to a fair, open,
transparent and competitive procurement process.


Further information: 

Giant Mine Remediation project:
	www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100027364
Giant Mine Remediation plan:
		www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100023251
Government of Canada procurement: 	buyandsell.gc.ca

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.