Steamboat Bituminous Surface Treatment Upgrade

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EZ899-140046/A
Fung, Donna (PWY)
Telephone No. - (604) 666-9835 
Fax No. - (604) 775-7526

Title: Steamboat Bituminous Surface Treatment Upgrade

Location: km 539.9 to km 552.72, Alaska Highway, BC

Work Description: 
Work under this Contract is for the improvement of the Highway
between km  539.9 and km 552.75 of the Alaska Highway in
Northeast BC. Town of Fort Nelson is at km 453 of the Alaska
Highway. Work includes but is not limited to the following:
Remove and stockpile various lengths of existing pre-cast
concrete shoulder barrier and replace with new pre-cast concrete
shoulder barrier.
Sub-excavation of various sections of the existing highway,
installation of Geotextiles, perforated pipe and backfill with
granular backfill material and top with compacted Base gravels. 
For the other sections of the Highway , the existing Bituminous
Surface Treatment (BST) and underlying base course shall be
pulverized, bladed, shaped and compacted.
Apply emulsified asphalt followed by application of aggregate to
roadway surface (BST).
Common excavation to improve drainage and highway slopes.
Supply of Asphalt Liquid. 
Removal and disposal of existing Corrugated Steel Pipe (CSP).
Insall new 600mm and 900mm diameter CSPs. 
Provide and run construction camp as necessary. 
Supply Certified Independent Testing and Survey Services.
Provide dust control in the Mill Creek Gravel Pit. 

Delivery Date: 
Complete work by September 30, 2013.

Enquiries:  
Donna Fung, Supply Specialist 
Tel: (604) 666-9835
Fax:  (604) 775-6633
Email:  Donna.Fung@pwgsc.gc.ca

Value of Project: 
To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project
is estimated to cost between 
$4,250,000 and $4,500,000.

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tender (solicitation) documents through the MERX services
provider. Addenda when issued will be available from the MERX
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taken into consideration for their bid submission.

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Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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