Carleton Martello Tower Conservation - Phase 1

Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / CPTPP / CFTA
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Carleton Martello Tower Conservation, Phase 1

EC373-200340/B
Johnston, Edward PWB
Telephone No. - (506) 343-6382
Fax No. - (506) 636-4376

This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number EC373-200340/A dated 2019-05-31 with a closing of 2019-06-24 at 14:00 Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT).


Carleton Martello Tower Conservation - Phase 1, Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick

Public Services and Procurement Canada has a requirement for a contract, which consists of but will not necessarily be limited to, the following:
.1 Shoring of the interior brick vault.
.2 Installation of a temporary waterproofing system in the Command Post.
.3 Comprehensive repair of the 1813-15 Martello tower, including but not limited to the following: heavy masonry repairs to exterior wall and parapet; cleaning stone.
.4 Structural repairs and modifications as required to provide long-term structural stability of the Tower;
It is intended that the current project will stabilize the Tower, addressing the root causes of problems and providing repairs that will be durable for the medium term. A subsequent Phase 2 project will address the Command Post and brick vault.   
The work location is the Carleton Martello Tower, Saint John, New Brunswick. All work is to be performed in accordance with the plans and specifications for PWGSC Project Number R.076330.001 forming part of the bid document.  
The Contractor must perform and complete the Work within (65) weeks from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer.

There will be an optional site visit on August 29, 2019 at 10:00 am. All interested bidders are to meet at the CARLETON MARTELLO TOWER, 454 Whipple Street, Saint John, NB.  Although not mandatory, all contractors wishing to submit a tender for this work are encouraged to attend to become familiar with all aspects of the work. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation.
Note: If you plan to attend the site visit, please confirm your attendance to Sandra Lomax by e-mail at sandra.lomax@pwgsc.gc.ca or by fax at (506) 636-4376 by no later than 4:00 pm on August 28, 2019.

The estimated cost for this opportunity is within the following cost category: greater than $5,000,001 - $10,000,000 (HST excluded). Standard bid and contract security for the construction is required.

There will be no public opening at bid deposit time.

Inquiries:  All inquiries of a technical nature and all questions of a contractual nature are to be submitted in writing to the Contractual Authority: Edward Johnston, telephone - (506) 343-6382, facsimile - (506) 636-4376, email - edward.johnston@pwgsc.gc.ca.  Inquiries 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. Inquiries are to be made in accordance with S103 - Enquiries During The Solicitation Period, under Special Instructions To Bidders in the solicitation document.  Standard bid and contract security for construction is required.

Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender documents through the Government Electronic Tendering System (GETS). Addenda, when issued, will be available on GETS.  Standard terms and conditions for this procurement are incorporated by reference, and form part of the tender and contract documents. The standard documents are issued by Public Works and Government Services and may be viewed at buyandsell.gc.ca.

This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in both official languages.


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.