Basic Information

Reference Number

0000262445

Issuing Organization

VIA Rail Canada Inc.

Project Type

ITT - Invitation to Tender (Formal)

Project Number

202401009

Title

P00282_Cornwall Platform Replacement

Source ID

PP.CO.QC.583475.C106262

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, National Capital Region

Job Location

Cornwall Station, 1650 Station Road
Cornwall, Ontario
Canada K6H 7E7

Description

Main Entrance of Cornwall Station
51650 Station St., Cornwall, ON, K6H 7E7
Contact: Juan Carlos Soneira Medina, 416.996.4027
In order to meet VIA’s objective to be a leader in the passenger rail industry by providing a smarter and safer travel experience, VIA plans to proceed with the replacement of existing passenger platforms within the Windsor-Quebec Corridor. Due to its current condition, Cornwall Station platform will be replaced.

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%)

Precast curb, TWSI and paving installation to be substantially completed by August 30th, 2024
All other work must be substantially completed by September 30th, 2024.
General Contractor must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
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

2024/01/15 10:22:27 AM EST

Bid Intent

Required

Bid Intent Deadline

2024/02/16 05:00:00 PM EST

Question Acceptance Deadline

2024/02/16 05:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2024/02/26 01:00:00 PM EST

Onsite Visit

2024/01/22 02:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Jean-François Daviault

514-871-6702

jean-francois_daviault@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

- Warranty Information Required

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Mandatory

Event date

2024/01/22 02:00:00 PM EST

Location

Cornwall Train Station

Event Note

Main Entrance of Cornwall Station
51650 Station St., Cornwall, ON, K6H 7E7
Contact: Juan Carlos Soneira Medina, 416.996.4027
While on the Railway property, you will be required to wear safety hats, 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 Proponents 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

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

Lump sum

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	No	No
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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
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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