Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Prince George, British Columbia. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

Thutade-Manson 3.3km Bridge Replacement G6-215. Construction of a 12.6m x 4.88m single lane concrete slab skewed LHF at 10o on post and pad bridge. The proposed contract requires the installation of a 12.6m single lane skewed concrete slab bridge on post and pad foundation. Estimated Contract Duration 11 Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the tender package. The lowest priced or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The lowest priced or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. This solicitation is subject to the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA), the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America on Government Procurement (CUSPA), and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA). Overview of the Work/Service Required The proposed contract requires the installation of a 12.6m single lane skewed concrete slab bridge on post and pad foundation. The location of the site is shown in Schedule C. The Primary contractor will have the necessary safety programs in place, SAFE certification, qualified key personnel, materials, and equipment for the crossing project. Known Field Safety Hazards on this Contract Ministry staff and contractors, in the course of planning and developing this project, have identified the following known field safety hazards associated with this project. Note this list does not identify routine safety hazards associated with forestry operations: Remote work site (Camp situation) Rough dirt roads Logging traffic Contractor Safety Program and Prime Contractor Responsibilities The Successful Bidder will be designated the Prime Contractor for this contract and must bid accordingly and meet the bidder eligibility stated in the Conditions of Tender. The successful Contractor must plan to maintain and implement a program of systems or processes (a safety program) that will address occupational health and safety concerns and practices that will eliminate or minimize risk of injuries. The Province may ask to examine the safety program and ask for evidence to support the implementation of same as part of the contract administration. Bidders must be aware of the Safety Conditions Schedule and the Prime Contractor Agreement attached to the contract agreement. Ministry Staff Do Not Direct Operations Ministry employees (Ministry Representatives) do not direct or supervise the contractor or the contractor's workers. The Ministry will set out the contract standards and required outcomes as well as any changes to contract conditions as work progresses. Obligation to Report Unsafe Conditions or Practices The Workers Compensation Act , Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 3.10 requires that any person (including ministry staff) report any observed unsafe conditions or practices to the person in charge of the workplace. Ministry staff will do this in the course of their work on the contract area should they come across such conditions or practices. Site Viewing/Information Meeting Information on whether a site viewing or information meeting is applicable to this tender call can be found in the Conditions of Tender. Contract Term/Work Schedule The term of the contract will be from the execution of the contract to October 31, 2023. The successful Contractor shall be required to have a pre-work meeting with the Ministry Representative to review the contract prior to commencement of the work. Any subjects discussed and decisions made at the prework conference shall form an integral part of the Contract. Option-to-renew There is NO "option-to-renew" clause for this contract. Contractor Invoicing An invoice must identify the contract it pertains to. The Province will pay any applicable taxes payable by it under law or agreement with the relevant taxation authorities. Invoices must show the calculation of any applicable taxes (excluding taxes paid directly by you to a supplier and which were inclusive in the bid price) to be paid as a separate line item for the Billing Period(s). Payment Policy Invoices and progress payments are not usually paid before 30 days from the date the Ministry receives the invoice, or the date the Ministry Representative authorizes payment, whichever is the latter. However, every effort is made to pay accounts between 30 to 40 days, maximum 60 days. The Financial Administration Act does not permit interest payments on progress payments, performance security deposits or holdbacks, until the 61st day after the date the money becomes due. The due date is calculated from the date the Ministry receives the invoice or the Ministry authorizes payment/release (whichever is the latter), to the date the Ministry of Finance prints the cheque. Interest rates are set by the Office of the Comptroller General. Interest claims of less than $5 are not payable. Early Payment Discount There are "NO" Early Payment Discount Options for this Contract. Direct Deposit In order to reduce mail time in the payment process, contractors may be registered with the Provincial Treasury. Payment will then be deposited directly to the contractor's bank account. Contact the finance section of the tendering office for information and/or application for registration. New applications require four to six weeks to process. Bidders' Dispute Resolution If a problem should occur during this tender call, it should be resolved informally with the Ministry Representative named in the invitation to tender. If the bidder is not satisfied with the outcome at this stage, or they prefer to bypass the informal route, they may engage the formal vendor complaint review process. Formal complaints concerning a competitive process or a pending or awarded contract, or other procurement process may be submitted by the bidder in writing at any time during the procurement process and up to thirty (30) business days after they have received notification from the ministry of the final outcome of the procurement process. Complaints in the formal process are submitted on the ministry approved Vendor Complaint Form. This ministry specific form is available to the general public through the Ministry of Technology, Innovations & Citizen's Services, Procurement Service Branch, portal. Disputes occurring during the performance of the work/service will be governed by the dispute resolution terms and conditions of the Agreement. Forest Ministry Safety Requirements Safe Certification Requirement If indicated in the Conditions of Tender as applicable, bidders must be aware of the safe certification requirements in order to be eligible to bid, including the Safe Certification Requirements Schedule attached to the contract agreement. Hand Falling Operations All forestry and non-forestry related activities that include or have the potential to include hand falling, requires the Contractor to designate a Falling Supervisor. Bidders should refer to the Safety Conditions Schedule attached to the Agreement and bid accordingly. Lobbyist Registration Act It is the contractor's responsibility to abide by all applicable laws. If the contractor falls within the parameters of the Lobbyists Registration Act, then it is the contractor's responsibility to make this determination and register if necessary. Award is subject to final approval.