135 kV Substation Upgrade

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
135 kV Substation Upgrade

F1700-150694/A
Pillay, Sal (PWY)
Telephone No. - (604) 775-9386 
Fax No. - (604) 775-6633

Title:
135 kV Substation Upgrade

Location:
Conuma River Hatchery, West Coast, Vancouver Island, BC

Work Description:
The Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be constructing upgrades to
the Conuma Hatchery 138kV Switchyard in order to replace the
existing transformer with two new transformers.  The upgrade
work includes:  relocation of the existing transformer and 600 V
splice pit; disposal of existing buried 600 V Teck power cables,
transformer foundation, fencing, crushed rock surfacing and
other excavated materials surplus to the work; excavation and
backfill as required for the new foundations, oil catchment
apron, water/oil drain piping, oil-stop valve and changer,
oil-water separator and water drain rock pit; construction of
re-enforced concrete foundations for transformers and oil
catchment apron; construction of water-oil drainage system;
installation of two Department pre-purchased transformers (T1)
and (T2); supply and installation of bedding, drainage and
surface rock, other materials and fencing; providing temporary
fencing and guarding from access to live 138kV area and other
hazards.

1. Mobilization; 2. Site Work including Removals and Disposals;
3. Excavation and Bedding Materials; 4. 500 mm HDPE Water Pipe
Relocation; 5. Buried Conduits and Grounding; 6. Civil Oil Stop,
Oil Water Separator and Drainage Piping; 7. Concrete Forming,
Rebar, Placing and Testing;  8. Equipment Placement and
Assembly; 9. HV and LV Electrical including Above Grade Bonds
and Ground;  10. 138 kV Disconnect Switch Maintenance; 11.
Fencing; 12. Oil Stop and Separator including Related Piping;
13. Drain and Crushed Rock and Other Surface Finishing; 14.
Checking, Testing, Commissioning and Documentation; 15. Other;
16. Demobilization

Delivery Date:
The work shall commence immediately upon official notification
of acceptance of tender by the Contracting Authority and is to
be completed within 8 weeks.

Site Visit Date:
A site visit has been scheduled for 30th June 2015 @ 12:00 PM
PDST. Contractors are to meet at the main entrance on site. 
Contractors are to note that this is not a mandatory site visit
and is optional.  However, it is recommended that contractors
visit the site prior to closing. 

Contractors interested in visiting the site shall pre-register
with Sal Pillay via fax at (604) 775-6633 or email at
sal.pillay@pwgsc.gc.ca.  Please specify the number of persons
that will attend.

Tender Enquiries:
Sal Pillay, A/Supply Team Leader (604) 775-9386    E-Mail: 
sal.pillay@pwgsc.gc.ca

Value of Project:
To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project
is estimated to cost between 
$325,000.00 - $375,,000.00.

Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain
tender (solicitation) documents through GETS - Buy and Sell. 
Addenda, when issued will be available from GETS - Buy and Sell.
 Firms that elect to base their bids on tender (solicitation)
documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk
and will be solely responsible to inform the tender calling
authority of their intention to bid.  In all cases, bidders must
indicate (when requested) in the space provided on the tender
form the identification number (s) of the addenda, if any, that
they have taken into consideration for their bid.

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