Bridge Railing Upgrade

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: 

Bridge Railing Upgrade 
Km 509.1km Kledo River Bridge and km 737.5 Prochniak Creek Bridge, Alaska Highway, BC


EZ899-220742/A
Park (PWY), Isabell
Telephone No. - (604) 365-0073 (    )
Email: ji-yonisabell.park@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca


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Work Covered by Contract
The work should be represented as barrier replacements at the Kledo River Bridge (509.1 km) and Prochniak Creek Bridge (737.5 km) located on the Alaska Highway in Northern British Columbia.

Work under this Contract generally includes but is not limited to,
1. Full removal of the existing barrier systems, full removal of existing bridge deck cantilevers, partial depth removal of existing bridge deck, and partial removal of approach transition barriers
2. Re-construction of bridge deck cantilevers
3. Fabrication, supply and install new bridge barriers and deck drains
4. Installation of signage and all site finishes as specified
5. Specific work items for the Kledo River Bridge include: repair of erosion at the end of the northwest barrier flare as indicated on Drawing S03; bird nest removal as indicated on Drawing S03; removal of the flexible sealant from 10 bold holes in the steel box girders; and sealing 10 bolt holes with a flexible sealant in the box girder at the end diaphragm near the south abutment
6. Unless specially stated otherwise, the work is to include the furnishing of all labour, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the work.  The intent is that the Contractor provides a complete Job. 

Due to the remoteness and the location of the PSPC operated section of the Alaska Highway which passes through the traditional territories of the First Nations belonging to the Treaty 8 Tribal Association (primarily the southern section of the Highway) as well as the traditional territories of the First Nations belonging to the Daylu Dena Council (primarily the northern section of the Highway), bidders are encouraged to employ the available local workforce and utilize other locally available resources and heavy equipment.  For information on availability bidders are encouraged to contact the following local First Nations’ economic development contacts: 
• Derek Loots, Executive Director of the Development Corporation for the Daylu Dena Council at cell: 250 775 0043, derekloots@hotmail.com 
• Brendan Youb, the Fort Nelson First Nation at Brendan@ehchodene.com or 250-774-7523
• Josh McIlmoyle, Economic Development Advisor , Prophet River First  Nation,  josh.mcilmoyle@prophetriverfn.ca or 250-261-1937
• Brad Bonner, President & CEO, Halfway River Group, bbonner@halfwayrivergroup.ca, 250-785-4058
• Merli de Guzman, Director of Operations, Blueberry River First Nations, bandadmin@blueberryfn.ca, 250-630-2802

Site Visit
There is no scheduled site visit. 

Completion of the Work 
All work under this contract must be completed by December 15, 2021.

Value of Project:
To assist with bonding and insurance requirements this project is estimated to cost between $500,001 to $1,000,000. 

Firms intending to submit proposals on this project should obtain documents through Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Addenda, when issued will be available from Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders.  Firms that elect to base their proposal on 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. 

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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.