Renovation of a fire / police facility in Ottawa, Ontario. Completed plans call for the renovation of a fire / police facility.

Scope of Work The scope of this project was to determine the location, condition, quantity and type of hazardous materials present in the work area. The surveyors include building structural components and finishes. For the purposes of this project, the following designated substances are included in the assessment: Asbestos Lead Mercury Silica The remaining designated substances are not typically found in the construction of buildings of this type, and are usually exclusive to industrial processes. Therefore, they are not included as part of this report (Ethylene Oxide, Vinyl Chloride, Benzene, Arsenic, Coke Oven Emissions, Acrylonitrile, Isocyanates). A summary of these designated substances is provided in Appendix A. In addition, the following Hazardous Building Materials are not Designated Substances regulated by 490/09, but could pose a significant risk to health and safety of workers, occupants, and the environment are included as part of this report. The Ministry of Labour (MOL) recognizes them as workplace hazards and enforces worker protection under the General Duty Clause 25(2)(h) of the OHSA. Clause 25(2)(h) states that the employers are required to "take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker". In such cases the MOL will refer to industry standards and guidelines for the safe handling and management of such materials. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); and, Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSS). The scope did not include personal items or equipment (owner or occupant), buried or underground services or areas requiring significant demolition to assess. Wall and ceiling cavities were accessed wherever possible with reasonable effort; however destructive investigative techniques were not employed during the site reconnaissance. Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com and bid submissions must be done through the Merx platform. Question Acceptance Deadline: 2024/03/20 11:59:00 PM EDT