Construction of temporary causeway bridge between Île des Soeurs
ans Montreal

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
NOTICE OF PROJECT

AMENDMENT 1

Take note that comments will be received until May 28th, 2013.

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Construction of Temporary Causeway Bridge between Île des Soeurs
and Montreal



1. PURPOSE OF NOTICE

To inform the construction industry of the procurement strategy
for the project to build a temporary causeway bridge between Île
des Soeurs and Montreal, Quebec and confirm the capacity of the
industry to execute this mandate with the parameters and the
conditions described hereby. The procurement will be carried out
by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf
of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated
(JCCBI).



2. SUMMARY OF WORK

2.1 BACKGROUND 

The existing bridge connecting Île des Soeurs and Montreal must
be replaced. The temporary causeway bridge project was developed
to allow traffic to bypass the Île des Soeurs Bridge while
maintaining the current level of service to the public. The
temporary causeway bridge will have six (6) traffic lanes, one
multi purpose path and one lane for buses only. The bridge must
be in service no later than January, 2015. All the works must be
ended for June, 2015.


2.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In general terms, the Contract calls for the construction of a
temporary causeway bridge, and includes but is not limited to
the following main elements:

Excavation and environmental management of contaminated and
uncontaminated soil and of contaminated and uncontaminated
groundwater and surface water;

Traffic control and temporary signage; 

Construction of an on-ramp to axis 1 of the temporary bridge;

Construction of the temporary causeway bridge, including but not
limited to the following:
- Sinking caisson piles 915 mm and 1,829 mm in diameter;
- Sinking sheet piling;
- Excavation for caisson piles (axes 1 to 4);
- Placing ties and construction of structural fill (axes 1 and
4);
- Concreting caisson piles (axes 1 to 4);
- Construction of abutments, caps and portal beams;
- Construction of deck;
- Placing asphalt on bridge.

Demolition, removal and recovery of such elements as traffic
signs and lights, asphalt paving on parts of the highway and
various concrete components (rainwater pipes, barriers, noses,
etc.);

Landscaping and drainage work; 

Construction of viaduct 7 (see attached drawing);

Construction of a multi-use passage (lane used by pedestrians
and cyclists and as a service road); 

Work on structures supporting overhead and roadside signs, lane
lights and traffic control lights;

Modification of structure Z (see attached drawing);

Placement of hot mix;

Barriers, noses and concrete protective coating;

Safety systems such as guardrails, impact attenuators, wire
fencing, antiglare screens and other elements;

Permanent signage, electrical system and intelligent
transportation system (ITS).


2.3 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

GENERAL
The construction schedule on this project is very tight. To
ensure the temporary causeway bridge is brought into service by
January 2015 and its construction completed before June 2015,
several work items must proceed concurrently.

Construction work in the water on the piers and abutments of the
temporary causeway bridge and on the foundations of a new
viaduct (viaduct 7 - see attached drawing) must start as soon as
the contract is awarded. Most of the work items that have an
impact on the aquatic environment must be completed before
December 2013 during the period authorized by Fisheries and
Oceans Canada (DFO), and the related work must be completed no
later than mid-May 2014. Environmental restrictions have been
imposed, prohibiting all work in the water between May 1 and
June 30, 2014. 

Concurrently, substructure work on the new section of highway
connecting to Autoroute 15 must begin promptly. Since this
section will be built on a former landfill, the nature of the
existing soil necessitates a consolidation period before the
road construction can be completed, in order to prevent
differential settlement. 

Following construction of the piers, abutments and foundations,
deck construction on the temporary bridge and viaduct will be a
priority. The Contractor must make allowance for the time
required to fabricate and deliver the steel girders and ensure
they are ordered early enough so that they are received in time
to be placed.

Finally, the paving work required to connect the temporary
causeway bridge to Autoroute 15 and bring the bridge into
service must be completed no later than January, 2015. Some
finishing work that does not prevent the bridge from opening can
be completed during the winter and spring of 2015.

PRINCIPAL PLANNING ELEMENTS
Contractors must ensure that their schedule accords with the
following phases:

Construction of fill loads (preloading);	 No later than November
2013
Multi-use lane and multi-use passage on Île des Soeurs in
service;	No later than May 2014
Construction of piers and abutments of temporary causeway
bridge, including placing bridge bearings;	No later than May 2014
New section of autoroute in service northbound and southbound
and interchange on- and off-ramps in service;		No later than
October 2014
New facility fully in service (north- and southbound, AMT-only
lane, AM lane, PM lane and multi-use path);		No later than
January 2015
Job site demobilization complete.	No later than June 19, 2015

 		

PRINCIPAL ISSUES
When preparing their bid, Contractors must consider the
following principal issues:
very tight schedule;
foundation work on temporary causeway bridge in the water;
construction of sub-base and base of flexible pavement with
preloading on former Montreal landfill;
execution of work phases and maintaining traffic flow in
coordination with several nearby major job sites on a high
traffic volume highway;
execution of work close to residential and commercial buildings;
careful environmental management and monitoring required for
noise, dust and contaminated soil.

MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY CANADA
Sheet piling, caisson piles, ties and the hardware associated
with these materials will be procured under a separate contract.
These materials will be available and supplied to the
construction Contractor no later than September, 2013.



3. SUMMARY OF TENDER CONDITIONS

3.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS R2710T
The General Instructions to Bidders R2710T will be incorporated
into and will be an integral part of the tender; however, PWGSC
reserves the right to amend the content thereof. 
(Instructions to bidders and contract conditions are available
at the website below.)
https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/standard-acquisiti
on-clauses-and-conditions-manual/5/R

SITE VISIT
A site visit and conference will be held in mid-June 2013. 

FILING BID
Bids must be filed according to the "two envelope" process, in
which the bidder submits the Qualification/Technical Submission
Form and other documents as required in one envelope and the Bid
and Acceptance Form and any other documents required in a second
envelope.

OPENING OF BIDS/EVALUATION
There will be no public opening of bids when bids are filed.
Only a list of the companies that filed a bid will be prepared
and read aloud.

Envelope 1 - Qualification - will be opened in private;
Envelope 2 - Price - Will be the subject of a public opening.

FAIRNESS MONITOR
The services of a fairness monitor will be used in the tender
process.

VALIDITY OF BID
The bid cannot be withdrawn for a period of [50] days following
the tender closing date.



3.2 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Although bidders must meet all the requirements set out in the
tender call as of the close of bidding, the following should be
noted:

TECHNICAL CRITERIA
These criteria have been summarized for information purposes and
will be specified on the invitation to tender:
Project Authority (primary contact with Canada, in charge of the
operations of the Contractor in the performance of the work):
Must be an engineer and must be a member in good standing or
hold a licence from the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec; 
Must have carried out and completed at least three (3) civil
engineering projects (excluding buildings) as Project Authority,
in the ten (10) years preceding the date of publication of the
invitation to tender. At least one (1) of these projects must
have been for a contract value of a miminum of $50M (taxes
included). 
Superintendent (in charge of planning, co-ordinating, and
performing the work, on a day-to-day basis, for all work site
activities):
Must have carried out and completed at least three (3) civil
engineering projects (excluding buildings) as Superintendent, in
the ten (10) years preceding the date of publication of the
invitation to tender. At least one (1) of these projects must
have been for a contract value of a miminum of $50M (taxes
included).
Work plan:
The bidder must:
demonstrate understanding of the major challenges and issues of
the Contract and the recommended approaches to address them;
describe delivery strategy (temporary arrangements for the
construction including strategy for transporting, handling and
installing structural components);
describe work phasing;
describe construction methods, equipment and work teams;
describe at least the following activities in the work methods:
a)	Mobilization and access;
b)	Procurement of materials;
c)	Soil reinforcement for road construction;
	d)	Construction of causeway in branch of river (restriction
period and water encroachment limits);
e)	Construction of viaduct;
f)	Construction of multi-use passage;
g)	Links to existing road network;
h)	Maintenance of traffic flow and co-ordination with the other
sites.
Schedule 
Schedule must comply with project timelines;
Schedule must be presented in Gantt Chart format;
The Contractor must include the activities listed in the work
method breakdown.


CODE OF CONDUCT AND STATEMENTS - BIDDING
Bidders are required to comply with the Code of Conduct for
Procurement, available at this website:

http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/cndt-cndct/contexte-context-
eng.html

Public Works and Government Services Canada implemented several
measures which confirm its commitment to do business with
companies and individuals that respect the law and act with
integrity. Therefore, Bidders must provide a complete list of
all the persons who are currently directors of the offeror.
Further, each person named in the list may be required to
complete a Consent to a Criminal Record Verification form and
related documentation as determined by the Special
Investigations Directorate, Departmental Oversight Branch.
 
BID FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
Bidders are required to provide bid financial security with
their bid in the form of a bid bond or security deposit. The
deposit must represent at least 10 percent of the amount of the
bid, irrespective of the amount of the bid.



4. SUMMARY OF CONTRACT CONDITIONS

DAMAGES
Clauses of damages will be included and will be due where the
contractor fails to meet the contractual obligations. These
clauses will address, in particular, the failure to respect
deadlines for the execution of the works and the closure of
traffic lanes.

CONDITIONS PERTAINING TO INSURANCE
The conditions pertaining to insurance for this project include
commercial general liability insurance, Builder's Risk /
Installation Floater, environmental impairment liability
insurance, marine liability insurance and automobile liability
insurance.

Proof of insurance must be provided within 7 calendar days
following acceptance of the bid. 

ASPHALT PRICE ADJUSTMENT
An asphalt price adjustment clause will be included in the
tender call, and will refer to the minimum price of asphalt of
performance grade PG 58-28, PG 58-34 or PG 64-34, as applicable,
determined in standing offers approved for the supply of asphalt
to the department of transport of Quebec (MTQ), as indicated on
the website Constructo, the official site used by the government
of Quebec (www.seao.ca). 

MEASUREMENT FOR PAYMENT PURPOSES
Work included in this project is subject to arrangements based
on lump-sum and unit prices where applicable.


5. TIMELINE FOR THIS PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
 
Tender call issued: by early June 2013;
Tender closed: early July 2013;
Contract awarded: late July 2013 - early August 2013;
Work starts: late August 2013. 



COMMENTS

Contractors who wish to comment on this notice may do so in
writing before May 28, 2013, by fax to 418-648-2209, by e-mail
to genevieve.couturier-dube@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca, or by regular
mail to the address below, to the attention of Geneviève
Couturier-Dubé.

Public Works and Government Services Canada
Acquisitions Branch 
1550 Ave D'Estimauville 
Quebec City, Quebec
G1J 0C7

PWGSC will review all comments received but does not commit to
acting on any of them. This notice does not constitute an
invitation to tender and offers no commitment regarding future
purchases or contracts.

The sole fact that a Contractor is awarded the contract for the
construction of the causeway bridge will not exclude said
Contractor from the possibilityof bidding for contracts for the
construction of Corridor infrastructure related to the New
Bridge on the St Lawrence.

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.