Basic Information

Reference Number

0000253480

Issuing Organization

VIA Rail Canada Inc.

Project Type

ITT - Invitation to Tender (Formal)

Project Number

202309005

Title

CPS630 - Halifax Station Envelope Refurbishment - Phase 2

Source ID

PP.CO.QC.583475.C106262

Details

Location

Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax

Job Location

Halifax Station 1161 Hollis Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada B3H 2P6

Description

The Halifax Station, located at 1161 Hollis Street, is a four-story heritage building with a clay brick, clay speed tile, sandstone, granite, and cast concrete stone cladding. Work under this contract includes remaining building elevation restoration (West, East, South), roof replacements (Roofs B, C, D, F, I, and J), main entrance weatherproofing membrane replacement, main façade lighting upgrade and the investigation of the cracked concrete “wrapping” of the basement columns.

In order to submit a Tender, the Tenderer must comply with the following mandatory criteria:

Tenderer has the following minimal insurance coverage:

Commercial General Liability Insurance of $10,000,000
Standard Owners Form Automobile Liability Insurance of $5,000,000
All Risks insurance policy
Additional insurance that complies with the requirements stipulated by the track infrastructure owner as noted in CNs Work Permit Application (Appendix C of the document Work Permit Application (Regional - CTA) – 2020.pdf attached) that shall be produced upon award.

Bid Bond issued in favour of VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety. Provide a letter signed by an authorized representative of a recognized financial institution, stating that if the Tenderer is awarded the Contract, they will issue the required Performance and Labour & Material Bonds in favour of VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety following contract award.

Bid Bond (10%)
Performance Bond (50%) and Material/Labour Bond (50%)

The work must be substantially completed by December 18, 2024
General Contractor must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as well as a minimum of 5 years experience in Heritage properties.
Subcontractors must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in their related expertise of work.
Tenderer confirms his Tender complies with all requirements, specifications and commits to respect them during the entire project duration.
Tenderer commits to respect VIA’s Contractor Safety Guidelines
Tenderer must have attended the Mandatory Site Visit

Dates

Publication

2023/08/04 02:50:03 PM ADT

Bid Intent

Required

Bid Intent DeadlineA - Previous Amendment

2023/09/12 05:00:00 PM ADT

Question Acceptance DeadlineA - Previous Amendment

2023/09/12 05:00:00 PM ADT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing DateA - Previous Amendment

2023/09/22 01:00:00 PM ADT

Onsite Visit

2023/08/14 01:00:00 PM ADT

Contact Information

Sylvie Rathier

514-871-6301

sylvie_rathier@viarail.ca

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Bid Deposit Required

- Certification/Training

- Contractors License Required

- Installation Required

- Insurance Required

- Irrevocable Letter of Credit

- Safety Standards Plan

- Spill Containment Plan

- Warranty Information Required

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Mandatory

Event date

2023/08/14 01:00:00 PM ADT

Location

Halifax Station, located at 1161 Hollis Street

Event Note

Halifax VIA Rail Station
1161 Hollis St.
Main Concourse
Site Contact: David Gregoris, 613-292-6989
While on the Railway property, you will be required to wear a safety hat, safety glasses, reflective apparel (safety vest) and safety boots in accordance with the Railway’s regulations as stated in “Safety Guidelines for Contractors.” The potential Tenderers must be present for the Safety Briefing prior to entering the VIA Right-of-Way.
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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

General Contractors must complete their Intention to Bid on MERX by the date indicated on page 4 of the ITT.
General Contractors must submit their bids in 2 distinct folders.
1. Qualitative Folder must contain:

Completed ITT and all supporting documentation
Summary of Proposed Activities
Preliminary Project Schedule
Shop Drawing for Precast concrete solution
HSE & Quality Questionnaires
Project Manager CV
Site Supervisor CV
Bid Bond
50% Bonding letter (Performance and Labour & Material)
Insurance Certificate
All other documents requested in Document 5 – Qualitative Tender
1. Financial Folder
Pricing Sheet in EXCEL and PDF formats

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