Upscheek Tashee Trail Construction

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
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Upscheek Tashee Trail Construction

5P437-190013/B
Ngan, Ken(PWY)
Telephone No. - (604) 671-0219
Email : ken.ngan@pwgsc.gc.ca

Title:
UPSCHEEK TASHEE TRAIL BED CONSTRUCTION

Note to Tenderers:
Drawings and Specifications are now available for viewing and downloading in a Portable Document Format (PDF) or in a standard paper version. Tenderers should note that Attachment contains the Drawings and Specifications Package (DSP) which consists of PDF files organized in an industry recognized directory structure.

INDIGENOUS BENEFITS PLAN (IBP)

As part of Canada?s commitment to support its First Nations population, this procurement contains a mandatory Indigenous Benefits Plan (IBP) component that aims to provide socio-economic benefits to Indigenous People and Indigenous Firms of the Tla-o-qui-aht and Yuuthlu-ilth-ath /Ucluelet Nations.  The information that Bidders are required to provide is set out in detail within the RFP.

With the project location situated within the traditional territories of the Tla-o-qui-aht and Yuuthlu-ilth-ath /Ucluelet Nations, bidders should employ the available local workforce and utilize other locally available resources and equipment.

BACKGROUND

Parks Canada maintains and restores ecological integrity in National Parks, and provides Canadians with opportunities to discover and enjoy them. Parks Canada protects and presents these treasures because they tell stories of who we are, including the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.

A new multi-use pathway, located in the traditional territories of the Tla-o-qui-aht and Yuuthlu-ilth-ath /Ucluelet First Nations, is being constructed. It will extend approximately 25 km from the southern to the northern boundary of the Long Beach Unit of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. The pathway will provide Canadians with opportunities to explore the vast sandy beaches, coastal rainforest, and special areas of natural and cultural significance in the region. 

Initial work on the multi-use pathway in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve began in February 2017 and included two main steps: environmental protection and site preparation. More specifically, this phase included extensive environmental, archaeological and engineering studies, the preparation of a Detailed Impact Analysis (otherwise known as an environmental assessment), trail design and planning, and clearing the trail alignment of trees and shrubs.

The next phase of the work will begin in the Spring of 2019. Following Parks Canada's established processes and rigorous standards for ecological protection, work will include completion of clearing trees and shrubs, trail bed preparation, installation of drainage culverts, and fabrication of bridges.

Strict development limits are in place to ensure the protection of ecological integrity in Canada’s national parks. Parks Canada has a rigorous development review and environmental assessment process that ensures all new infrastructure projects comply with these limits and that the parks ecological integrity is maintained. Additionally, any development in national parks is managed through consultation with Indigenous Peoples, information sharing with stakeholders and Canadians, and planning that is informed by science.

The Government is committed to investing in federal infrastructure assets, including national parks and historic sites, for the benefit of all Canadians. These investments bring Canadians together to celebrate our rich natural and cultural heritage. The new pathway is a long-time request from local communities, and will provide opportunities for Canadians to explore and enjoy the natural wonders of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve whether they are walking or cycling.

WORK DESCRIPTION

The multi-use pathway construction work will include clearing of trees and shrubs in the unclear areas of the trail and trail bed preparation for asphalt surfacing. This will include the installation of drainage culverts, and the construction of three bridges. Specifically, work under the construction contract will include:

- Fabrication of bridges; abutments, railings, structural steel, piles, and footings for bridges and elevated trail. 
- Delivery to site of all required components and materials for the bridges and boardwalks and their erection and installation. 
- Graveled trail construction including retaining walls, hand rails, and existing culvert extensions and new culvert installations. 
- Roadworks along Highway 4 including widening at the Esowista Curve and widening for and installation of concrete barriers where the trail is immediately adjacent to the highway. 
- Mill and overlay 68 metres of Highway 4 at the north Park boundary. 
- Control of invasive plant species. 
- Filling of four existing abandoned wells/cisterns 

The labour, equipment and services required for this contract includes, but is not limited to, the summary provided below.

Summary of Skills/Equipment Needs by Category

Labour
- Occasional use of traffic control (flagging) personnel
- Supervisors and foremen
- Office personnel for book keeping, time keeping, general correspondence, tracking quantities and costs, and record keeping
- Loggers/fallers for falling trees, clearing bush and undergrowth, and cutting up blow down trees
- Carpenter / labour to install metal railing on Jersey barriers 
- Personnel with first aid certifications and experience
- Equipment fueling and maintenance
- Labour for placing geotextiles and gravels
- Cranes, operators, steel erectors, carpenters, and labour for one bridge installation and for elevated trail sections
- Excavation equipment of various sizes and operators
- Certified Arborist for localized root cutting

Equipment & Services
- Local housing and services for personnel not hired locally
- Equipment and labour to construct earth filled retaining walls and concrete block retaining walls
- An area for a lay down yard, temporary offices, and equipment storage
- Excavation equipment of various sizes and operators
- Pile driving equipment, operators, and swampers for steel pipe piles


OPTIONAL BIDDERS CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT

There will be an optional bidder’s conference and site visit on March 6, 2019 from 11am to 1pm. Interested bidders are to meet at the Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Dr, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, Activity Rooms 1 & 2.

Safety Attire : In order to be guaranteed access to the site all persons should have the proper personal protection equipment (safety glasses, footwear, vests and hard hats etc.). Contractor`s personnel/individuals who do not have the proper safety attire may be denied access to the site.

Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority, Ken Ngan at ken.ngan@pwgsc.gc.ca or (604) 671-0219 no later than 24 hours prior to the conference and site visit to confirm attendance.  Bidders should provide, in writing, to the Contracting Authority, the names of the person(s) who will be attending (maximum two people per bidder may attend).


Delivery Date:
The Contractor must complete the work within 90 weeks of contract award.


Value of Project:
To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated to cost approximately between $20,000,000 to $30,000,000.

Tender Enquiries:
Ken Ngan, Supply Specialist (604) 671-0219
ken.ngan@pwgsc.gc.ca

Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender (solicitation) documents through Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Addenda, when issued will be available from Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. 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.

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.


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.