Basic Information

Reference Number

0000071332

Issuing Organization

VIA Rail Canada Inc.

Project Type

ITT - Invitation to Tender (Formal)

Project Number

201710009

Title

Vancouver Maintenance Center - Office HVAC Upgrade

Source ID

PP.CO.QC.583475.C98595

Details

Location

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island and Coast

Job Location

Vancouver

Description

Project description :
The scope of this project consists of the replacement of eight (8) existing air handling units and two (2) domestic hot water heater. The scope also includes the modification of existing ductwork distribution to install variable air volume (VAV) boxes, new domestic hot water heaters, and updated DDC controls for all new equipment.

Mandatory requirements :

1/Insurances :
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

Tenderer to provide proof of insurance or a letter issued in favour of VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of its insurance company stating that if the Tender is successful, insurance policies in accordance with the contract will be issued following contract award.

2/Bond Requirements or Letter of Credit

(a)Bid Bond 10%
(b)Performance Bond – 50%
(c)Labour & Material PaymentBond – 50%

Provide a letter signed by an authorized representative of a recognized financial institution, stating that if the Tendered is awarded the contract they will issue a letter of credit for an amount equivalent to 50% of the value of the initial yearly contract fee and each subsequent contract year.

Or

(a)Bid Bond issued in favour or VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety
(b)& (c) Tenderer to provide VIA with a letter issued in favour or VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety stating that if the Tender is successful, insurance policies in accordance with the contract will be issued following contract award.

3/Date of completion of Work
The works must be substantially completed within 144 calendar days upon the contract effective date.

4/Site Visit
Date : November 27, 2017 at 13:30 pm
Address :
Pacific Central Station
1100 Station Street, Vancouver
To meet at the main entrance

5/Commitment to respect all requirements and specifications
By ticking the box, the Tenderer complies with VIA’s requirements published and the Tenderer commits to respect them during the entire project

6/ Experiences
The Tenderer or sub contrators must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing works.

7/ Certifications required :
Insulation Contractors’ site supervisor’s Red Seal registration.

8/ Testing and Balancing trade :
The Testing and Balancing firms shall be credentialed by AABC (Associated Air Balance Council) or the NEBB (National Environmental Balancing Bureau).

Dates

Publication

2017/11/17 01:01:57 PM PST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2017/11/28 12:00:00 PM PST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2017/12/08 12:00:00 PM PST

Contact Information

Alexandre Joly

514-871-6218

alexandre_joly@viarail.ca

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Insurance Required

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

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