July 9, 2024 - Addendum 1 Posted
July 17, 2024 - Addendum 2 Posted
July 19, 2024 - Addendum 3 Posted
August 14, 2024 - Unverified Bid Results Posted
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CECELIA WATER METER REPLACEMENT
CONTRACT 2024-981
INVITATION TO TENDER
Sealed Tenders, plainly marked on the envelope "Tender for CECELIA WATER METER REPLACEMENT, CONTRACT 2024-981" will be received by Shari McCreesh, Purchaser, of the Capital Regional District at their office at 479 Island Highway, Victoria, British Columbia up to 2:00 pm local time on August 8, 2024, at which time they will be opened "in private".
The works to be constructed under this Contract generally include, but is not limited to, the following:
The modification of an existing large diameter water main valve chamber to accommodate a 400mm (16”) magnetic flow meter installation with SCADA communication upgrades. This meter installation replaces an existing chambered ultra-sonic meter located in Cecelia Ravine Park in the City of Victoria. This project work will also include the decommissioning of two (2) existing meter chambers and a SCADA communication shed. Refer to tender package for the IFT Drawing Set, Specifications, and photos for details.
KEY CONSTRUCTION DETAILS:
- In coordination, any construction works planned by the Contractor that require operation of any CRD infrastructure must allow for adequate advance notice to CRD Operational staff.
- The Contractor’s projected construction timelines are to indicate the overall water shut down period expected for the Supply Main No.1. This time frame includes CRD Operational involvement to drain the required section of water main (allow 1 day) and for the Contractor to perform all construction\demolition works.
- Construction is to be scheduled during the months of October – April to avoid the heavy water usage during summer months. Annual SCADA flow data confirms that the City of Victoria has adequate water supply via Supply Mains No.2 & No.3 to meet off season peak flow demands while Supply Main No.1 is out of service.
PRIME CONTRACTOR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
- Confined space entry (CSE) certification is required. The Contractor is responsible to provide a CSE Support and Rescue Plan and provide their own CSE support\rescue personnel when needed.
- An Environmental Management Plan was developed by the design Engineer of Record (EOR)
Stantec Consulting and is included in this tender package. The Contractor must adhere to this plan.
- A Site-Specific Safety Plan is to be submitted for CRD review prior to commencement of any
site works. This safety plan is specific to the work site(s) and will identify the certified first aid attendant, nearest medical facility, emergency transport routes, identify site hazards with mitigation measures, and meet all WorkSafe BC requirements.
- Three (3) separate CRD Owner’s Hazard Notifications are included in this document set which
identifies some known hazards at the new meter site as well as the two decommissioning sites. This document is for information purposes to aid in the development of the Contractor’s own site hazard risk assessment.
- The Contractor is to hold Daily (Documented) Tailgate Site Safety Meetings.
- Traffic Management Plan submitted for CRD review prior to commencement of site works.
- Daily site safety and clean up is the sole responsibility of the Prime Contractor. All work sites must be left in a well delineated and secure manner at the completion of each working day.
- All safety related plans, certifications, permits, construction drawings and specification documents must be always present on site.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDS:
- The CRD has performed an archeological overview assessment (AOA) of the new meter site. The site was determined to be of low risk to encounter archaeological finds. It is recommended that this project proceed under the Guidelines for Archaeological Chance Finds Management.
- The CRD will supply the Contractor with the appropriate Archaeological Chance Find Forms
upon award.
PERMITS and NOTIFICATIONS (by Contractor)
- WorkSafe BC Notice of Project
- City of Victoria Construction Permit(s)
- BC ONE CALL
- Electrical Permits (BC Hydro)
- Fortis Gas (high pressure gas main crossing)
- Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) for Galloping Goose Trail vicinity works
- Island Health Authority (IHA) Permit – (*Obtained by Engineer of Record)
COMMISSIONING
- The Contractor will provide a Commissioning Plan to the CRD for review prior to commencement of site activities.
- The Contractor will coordinate with CRD Operations staff with refilling Supply Main No. 1 and commissioning of the new meter and kiosk installations.
- The Contractor is responsible for the commissioning of the electrical features at the new kiosk and in the newly modified meter chamber.
- The Contractor will coordinate with CRD Communications & Instrument Control staff in commissioning of the radio communications and SCADA programming for the new site.
RECORD DOCUMENTS
- Shop drawings submitted by the Contractor to the CRD will be reviewed by the Engineer of Record. Allow for 1 week review time for shop drawing reviews.
- Record drawings will be produced by the EOR with the Contractor expected to provide red-line markups detailing any changes to the construction drawings.
- Production of an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manual is not required from the
Contractor. The Contractor is expected to provide to the EOR all relevant equipment lists, manuals, safety data sheets (SDS), etc. required to complete the O&M Manual.
Proponents may be awarded follow-on work without a competition.
Digital copies may be downloaded for no cost from www.crd.bc.ca/about/contracts-rfps/ after registering as a vendor and at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca without registration. Vendors are encouraged to check BC Bid regularly for updates and not rely on e-mail notifications, as e-mail is inherently unreliable and subject to interruptions.
The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. A non-mandatory pre-tender site meeting will be held at the Cecelia Meter Site located within Cecelia Ravine Park at 9:00am, July 8, 2024. Tenderers are recommended to visit the site to ensure that they have satisfied themselves of everything and of every condition that could affect the execution of the work.
Tenderers are encouraged to make enquiries to satisfy themselves of the work requirements.
For information and/or enquiries on this project please contact:
Shari McCreesh, Purchaser Capital Regional District Integrated Water Services 479 Island Highway Victoria, BC V9B 1H7 | Tel: 250.474.9674 Email: PurchasingIWS@crd.bc.ca |