Site work for a civil project in Bonnyville, Alberta. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; and water / sewer project.

The Work covered by the following specifications shall include all labour, equipment, and materials to conduct "2025 Roadside Brushing & Ditch Improvements". The awarded Contractor will be responsible for all Alberta one call requests, surveying/marking all right of way boundaries, and all traffic accommodation. This Work will be required at four locations and will be priced individually as lump sum bid items. Question Deadline 11/14/2024 at 12:00 PM MT Questions must be submitted by email Contact Person Ryan Piche Engineering Technologist Method of Contact rpiche@md.bonnyville. Specifications 4.1.1 Brushing All brush within the road right of way is to be removed except when an additional 17ft (5.18m) is present due to subdividing a parcel. ROW widths are provided in the Schedule of Quantities. All brushing must comply with all rules and regulations for RAP period (restricted access periods for nesting birds). This includes Alberta Energy Regulator's "Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions" and Environment and Climate Change Canada 's "Migratory Birds Convention Act". Contractor shall brush up to the fence line or property line, whichever is closer to the roadside. Contractor is to confirm these locations with the Owner prior to commencing Work. Leaning trees encroaching within the road right of way are to be cutoff at the property line. Trees attached to fence line wire will be topped at fencepost height and wire will be left in place. If roadside brush is not impeding drainage flow a portion of the property accesses may be marked to leave a 30-meter buffer in front of residences. 4.1.2 Brushing Cleanup 4.1.2.1 4.1.2.2 4.1.2.3 4.1.2.4 4.1.2.5 4.1.2.6 All trees (including stumps) within the road right of way are to be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. All debris is to be removed and disposed of from the ditch or chipped and placed on the backslope of the ditch; Chips must not exceed 12 inches (30cm) in length and during placement cannot exceed a depth of 2 inches (5cm). Chips/mulch are not to be left on the bottom of the ditch or the road grade slope as this can impede drainage. All rocks within the road right of way are to be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. The M.D. will allow a 30cm (12 inch) buffer zone when roadside fences are present. Rocks that are located within this buffer zone can remain in place as removing them may affect the integrity of the existing fence. All debris that lands on the road is to be removed prior to leaving site daily. Contractor is solely responsible for maintaining the integrity of the roadway, culverts, and any surrounding infrastructure. The Contractor shall, in addition, be liable to the Owner for all expenses, losses, or damages incurred by the Owner as a result of such faulty materials and defective workmanship or as a result of the Contractor's failure to meet the guaranteed requirements as specified herein. The Successful Contractor will be permitted to dispose of brush and rocks at the Ardmore Lagoon site (NE-35-61-4-W4M) if requested. 4.1.3 Ditch Improvements 4.1.3.1 4.1.4 Fencing Contractor must contour ditches to ensure positive drainage. This Includes temporarily removing topsoil, grading as required, and the re-placement of existing topsoil. Contractor is to notify the M.D. regarding any areas where attaining positive drainage does not seem reasonably practicable. The M.D. has removed and disposed any old barbwire fence that would have potentially impacted the Work. Contractor shall be held liable to repair and/or replace any fence that was damaged as a result of 2025 construction.