April 25, 2024 - Addendum 1 Posted
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INTRODUCTION
Purpose of
this RFP
The purpose of
this Request for Proposals is to invite eligible Proponents to prepare and
submit competitive Proposals to construct and commission the Goldstream Water
Treatment Plant UV and Controls Upgrade Project (the “Project”).
Through the
RFP process, the CRD is seeking to enter into a construction contract (the “Construction
Contract”) with an experienced, qualified contractor (the “Contractor”)
to construct the Project.
Background
to this RFP
The Goldstream
Water Treatment Plant consists of four main process buildings and treats an
average of 130 million litres per day (MLD) to provide drinking water to a
population of nearly 400,000 people. This RFP is for the installation,
integration and commissioning of new UV Equipment and other related controls
upgrades at the Goldstream Water Treatment Plant and associated work, as
further described in the Construction Contract. Prior to submitting a Proposal,
Proponents should carefully review the Construction Contract.
Key
Contractor Responsibilities
Pursuant to
the Construction Contract, the Contractor will be responsible for:
(a) replacement of UV disinfection
equipment and associated components as will be provided under the UV Equipment
Supply Contract;
(b) supply and installation of new control panels, PLC and
HMI hardware and software;
(c) design and prepare new control
panel drawings for existing PLC control panels and new control panels
identified in the issued for construction drawings;
(d) retrofit existing PLC control
panels from existing Siemens PLC hardware to new Allen Bradley PLC hardware;
(e) complete all demolition works
associated with existing UV disinfection equipment, existing chlorination
systems, electrical and controls systems, as shown on the issued for
construction drawings;
(f) system integration, including PLC
programming and SCADA screens in alignment with the complete Process Control
Narrative for the Goldstream Water Treatment Plant;
(g) all start-up testing and
commissioning activities, including development (for review and approval) and
adherence too commissioning plans. The Contractor will also be required to
obtain and document all sign-offs from Vendors and Professional’s of Record. ;
(h) planning, staging and executing
all work such that ongoing water treatment operations are continuously
maintained. The Contractor will be expected to submit all work plans for review
and approval and to work continuously and collaboratively with CRD operations
throughout the Project;
(i) fulfilling all obligations of
prime contractor as defined by WorkSafeBC and ensuring safe delineation of the
site from existing operations;
(j) obtaining all permits and
approvals required for the Project, except for those expressly identified as
CRD’s responsibility;
(k) project management of the
complete works with strict attention to the Substantial Completion, which is
aligned with the need for full plant capacity prior to high summer demands; and
(l) hazardous material abatement as deemed necessary to carry
out the Work.
Closing
Time and Date for Submission of Proposals
The CRD will
accept either hard copy or electronic submissions on or before the following
date and time (the “Closing Time”):
Time: 2:00:00
p.m. local time
Date: May
7, 2024
The CRD
reserves the right to extend the Closing Time at its sole discretion.
Electronic
Submission:
Submit a PDF
copy of the Proposal in accordance with the instructions contained herein, to
the following email address:
Email: PurchasingIWS@crd.bc.ca
Delays caused by any computer
related issues will not be grounds for an extension of the Closing Time.
Proposals received electronically with a time stamp after the Closing Time will
not be considered. Proposals sent by fax will not be considered.
Hard Copy Submission:
Submit three (3) copies of each
proposal and one (1) USB, in accordance with the instructions contained herein,
at the following specific physical location:
Attention: Shari McCreesh
Address: Capital Regional
District
Integrated Water Services
479 Island Highway
Victoria, BC V9B 1H7
Proposals received after the
Closing Time will not be considered. The actual time of Hard Copy Proposal
submissions will be determined with reference to the clock used by the CRD for
that purpose. Proponents are encouraged to submit their Proposals well in
advance of the Closing Time to minimize the risk of their Proposal being late.