BNS-2425-0002 - Historic Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation - Pictou Shipyard

The purpose of this RFQ is to select a competent Contractor to supply all labour, materials, permits, tools, equipment, transportation, and disposal of material required for the complete Remediation and Disposal of the LPH and associated impacted soil and groundwater from the estimated remedial location.

Site Viewing – Mandatory
As access to the area is restricted (private road and lot), a site visit is mandatory for all prospective Proponents. Any bids received from prospective proponents that have not attended the Pre-Bid Conference, will not be accepted. Each Proponent will satisfy itself of the conditions of the site, structures, and their surroundings with respect to risks, contingencies and other circumstances which may influence its proposal., including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
• laws and regulations.
• the nature and location of the site.
• general and local conditions of the site, particularly those bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials.
• availability of labour, water, and electric power.
• uncertainties of weather.
• the character of equipment and facilities required prior to and during the work; and
• all other matters that can in any way affect the progress, performance, or cost of work under the Contract.

The Proponent shall not claim, at any time after submission of a Proposal, that there was any misunderstanding of the terms and conditions of the Contract relating to the conditions of the site.

BNS will provide access to the site prior to or after the Mandatory Meeting on April 17, 2024 at 1:00 at the front gates, to conduct such examinations, inspections, explorations, and tests, as the Proponent deems necessary for preparation of a proposal. If further site visits before or after the mandatory meeting date are required, it is to be arranged through the RFQ Contact listed in 1.1.