Fuel Storage Tank Replacement -GMNP, NL

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Fuel Oil Storage Tank System Replacement
Discovery Centre
Gros Morne National Park (GMNP), Newfoundland

EA011-201497/A

Contact Name: Patricia Chaulk
Telephone:    709-689-3272
Fax:          709-772-4603
Email:        Patricia.Chaulk@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca


Public Works and Government Services Canada has a requirement for the replacement of the fuel oil storage tank system at the Discovery Centre in Gros Morne National Park (GMNP), NL.

The scope of work for this project consists of the furnishing of all plant, labour, equipment and material to perform the work.

In general, work under this Contract consists of, but not be necessarily be limited to the replacement of the followings items:

1. Existing 5,000 L underground double-walled fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) fuel oil storage tank with a new 5,000 L underground double wall FRP storage tank (UST).   
2. Existing generator fuel oil transfer pump and daytank system with a new duplex transfer pump and daytank.   
3. Underground double-walled flexible product piping with a combination of new underground double wall piping and new single wall aboveground steel product piping. 
4. All associated wiring and accessories.




Bidders must refer to R2710T GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES - BID SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (GI) (2018-06-21) for the Integrity Provisions applicable to this requirement.


OPTIONAL SITE VISIT

It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for a tour of the work site. The site visit will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 10:30 am at the Discovery Centre, Bonne Bay Road, Gros Morne National Park, NL. 

Bidders may be requested to sign an attendance form. Bidders who do not attend or send a representative will not be given an alternative appointment but they will not be precluded from submitting a bid. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation.



FAMILIARIZATION WITH SITE 

Prior to submitting a bid, it is recommended bidders visit the site to review existing conditions and determine materials needed, the means of access and the temporary facilities required to perform the Work.  

Obtain prior permission from the Departmental Representative before carrying out site inspection. 

Any omissions from contractor bid as a result of not performing site visit shall not be considered valid for additions to contract amount.


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Bids will be received in English, or French at:  Public Works and Government Services Canada, Bid Receiving Unit, 10 Barter's Hill, P.O. Box 4600, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador   
A1C 5T2.



Bid Security is a requirement for this tender.

The estimated value for this opportunity is within the range of:  $100,001 to $500,000

Delivery Date Required:  Twenty-One (21) Weeks after award of contract

GSIN # 5169D

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.