EGD Waterlot Remediation Project PH2 South Jetty Under-Pier
Sediment Remediation

Trade Agreement: Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Information Notice

Esquimalt Graving Dock (EGD) Waterlot Remediation Project 
Phase 2 South Jetty Under-Pier Sediment Remediation
Constance Cove of Esquimalt Harbour on Vancouver Island, B.C.
Canada

Work Description:
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) intends to
issue an invitation to tender (ITT) in January 2015 for the
remediation of contaminated marine sediments within the South
Jetty under-pier area as Phase 2 of the Esquimalt Graving Dock
(EGD) Waterlot Remediation Project.  PWGSC also requires the
demolition of the timber pile supported sections of the South
Jetty, to provide access to the under-pier area for remediation.
 The EGD facility is located in Constance Cove of Esquimalt
Harbour on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

The sediment remediation required by this Contract is not a
standard marine dredging and disposal project.

- Material to be dredged and excavated material within the EGD
Work Site is located in difficult access areas and is
contaminated with various chemicals of concern.

- Contractor shall use extra care to conduct its work in a
manner that is suitable for environmental cleanup and not in a
production dredging manner.

- Marine sediments will be removed as part of this work for
disposal at an existing Licensed Disposal Facility and Hazardous
Waste Management Facility and is to remain in Canada.

- The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) characterization of the
material to be dredged and excavated is suitable for waste
classification purposes.  Contractor shall be responsible for
any additional sediment characterization that may be required
during the execution of the contract for health and safety
purposes, transportation, disposal, or to meet regulatory or
permit requirements.  Some of the sediment is classified as
Hazardous Waste, according to the British Columbia Hazardous
Waste Regulation (BC HWR).  The remainder is classified as IL +
waste material, according to the British Columbia Contaminated
Sites Regulation (BC CSR).  The total estimated quantity of
sediment to be removed from the site, including estimated
contingency re-dredging, is 40,000 cubic metres.

- Re-suspension of contaminated sediments during construction
activities that may result in re-contaminating portions of the
EGD Work Site, or areas outside the EGD Work Site, that have
been cleaned up as part of this work or previous remediation
work is of great concern to PWGSC.  The Contractor shall conduct
its work in a manner to minimize, to the extent practicable,
re-suspension and redistribution of contaminated sediment, and
to comply with environmental protection requirements in the
Specifications, Environmental Management Plan, permit and
regulations.

- The work includes re-driving of the existing sheet pile
containment wall around the perimeter of the South Jetty, design
and installation of a temporary sediment resuspension barrier
affixed to the re-driven sheet pile wall, and placement of
engineered capping on the seabed after dredging.

- The work includes demolition and offsite disposal of timber
pile-supported sections of the South Jetty, re-use of timber
components for marine protection of the remaining wharf
infrastructure, and removal / modification of mechanical and
electrical utilities.

Value of Project:
To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project
is estimated to cost between $18,000,000.00 to $20,000,000.00.

Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB)
This procurement has been set aside under the federal
government's Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business
(PSAB). In order to be considered, a supplier must certify that
it qualifies as an Aboriginal business as defined under PSAB and
that it will comply with all requirements of PSAB.

Potential bidders of the upcoming opportunity are advised to
contact  Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
(AANDC) to obtain information about the PSAB at the following
website and co-ordinates:
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Aboriginal Procurement & Business Promotion Directorate
Phone: 1-800-400-7677
Fax: 819-956-9837
Email: saea-psab@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca
Website:
http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100032802/1100100032803

Security Requirement:
The work will include the following industrial Security
Requirement:

1.    The Contractor/Offeror must, at all times during the
performance of the Contract/Standing Offer, hold a valid
Designated Organization Screening (DOS), issued by the Canadian
Industrial Security Directorate (CISD), Public Works and
Government Services Canada (PWGSC).
2.    The Contractor/Offeror personnel requiring access to
sensitive work site(s) must EACH hold a valid RELIABILITY
STATUS, granted or approved by CISD/PWGSC.  Until the security
screening of the Contractor personnel required by this Contract
has been completed satisfactorily by the CISD, PWGSC, the
Contractor personnel MAY NOT ENTER sites without an escort.
3.    Subcontracts which contain security requirements are NOT
to be awarded without the prior written permission of CISD/PWGSC.

Enquiries:
All enquiries in regards to this project are to be forwarded to
the Contracting Authority stated below.
Contracting Authority:
Patty Liu
PWGSC Pacific Region - Real Property Contracting
Telephone:  604-775-6227
Facsimile:  604-775-6633
Email:  patty.liu@pwgsc.gc.ca

This notice is intended for information purposes only and may be
subject to change without notice. Release of this information
does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government
of Canada to contract for any of the above mentioned
requirements.
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.