CAP TOURMENTE NWA - UPGRADE INTERPRETATION CENTRE AND ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE (PETITE FERME)

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: 
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

TITLE : Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area - UPGRADE INTERPRETATION CENTRE AND ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE (petite-ferme)


CLIENT : 

Public Works and Government services Canada 


PROJECT ADDRESS :

Cap Tourmente NWA
570 chemin du Cap-Tourmente
Saint-Joachim, Québec
G0A 3X0


OVERVIEW 

SUMMARY OF WORK
.1 The Canadian Wildlife Service of the Department of the Environment’s mission is to preserve exceptional sites such as the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area (NWA)
.2 The Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area belongs to the Canadian Wildlife Service. Its purpose is to protect the American Bulrush marshes that serve as the primary habitat of the Greater Snow Goose during migration periods.
.3 The Administrative Centre (Petite-ferme)was built in the late XVIIth century or the beginning of the XVIII century. The house of La Petite Ferme is a very good example of domestic architecture of the French Regime, to which neoclassical-derived elements were added during the 19th century, making it a prime model of the typical Québec farmhouse. The building’s simple and good functional design has allowed its continuous use for more than 250 years as a residence for farmers, in addition to housing various activities in its larger spaces, and on occasion, lodging vacationing Seminary students. Its use of solid traditional construction methods, including heavy local sandstone walls and a cedar wood roof framing, exemplify the very good quality of its craftsmanship and materials. Upgrade works are to be executed.
.4 The Interpretation Centre was built int 1973 and enlarged in 1976. Important renovations took place in 1982 and 1993. The building’s area is about 542 m2 split on two floors. A mechanical room and crawl spaces make out additional spaces below grade. Upgrade works are to be executed.

Summary description of work

Work in the Interpretation Centre :
.1 Resurfacing and painting or varnishing of a steel and wooden staircase.
.2 Replacement of flooring in the a staircase and electrical room. Existing flooring is to be demolished in low risks asbestos conditions.
.3 Partitioning of staircase and two new doors.
.4 Addition or replacement of handrails and railing.
.5 Drywall surface repair.
.6 Replacement or removal of exit signs and related repairs.

Work in the Administrative Centre (Petite-ferme) :
.1 Replacement of lighting fixtures and related repaires to wood ceiling.
.2 Addition of a wood partition and door in the basement.
.3 Replacement of flooring and related works. Certain existing flooring is to be demolished in low risk asbestos conditions.
.4 Addition or replacement of handrails and railing. Wall drilling is to be executed in low risk lead conditions.
.5 Wood stair modifications.
.6 Exterior wood door modifications.
.7 Resurfacing and varnishing of wooden stairs.
.8 New glass partition and railing.
.9 Relocation of all furniture and equipment in order to execute work.


MANDATORY CRITERIA AT CLOSING DATE

The Bidder must enclose a bid security with its bid.


OPTIONAL SITE VISIT

An optional bidders conference will take place on December 21, 2016, at 13:00, at the house of La Petite Ferme, Cap Tourmente NWA, 570 chemin du Cap-Tourmente, Saint-Joachim, Québec.

Bidders are requested to send the list of participants to the visit by email at Gabriel.Piras@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca no later than December 20 at 13:00.


CONSTRUCTION TIME

The Contractor shall perform and complete the Work no later than on March 31, 2017.


INQUIRIES

All inquiries and comments regarding this Invitation to tender are to be submitted ONLY to the Contracting Authority, Gabriel Piras, by e-mail at gabriel.piras@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca, or by fax at 418-648-2209.
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.