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 the removal of the elastomeric coating on the West Façade of the Halifax Train Station to expose the original precast stone panels.
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 $5,000,000
- Standard Owners Form Automobile Liability Insurance of $2,000,000
- All Risks insurance policy of $5,000,000
- 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 Bid 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 completed within 12 calendar weeks after project award.
- 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 Contractor Safety Guidelines of VIA.
