Site work for a water / sewer project in Hawkesbury, Ontario. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Under this work the Contractor will be required to supply the services of a reputable firm experienced in pre-construction inspections of existing buildings and structures prior to commencement of any construction work. The pre-construction inspection shall include whatever inspection work is deemed necessary to satisfactorily document the state of a building or structure prior to construction for the purpose of resolving possible claims by residents or building owners. The Contractor shall ensure that the extent and degree of the pre-construction inspection include the following, as minimum criteria: As a minimum, the pre-construction survey will be done on all structures within 30m of the work zone. A letter of introduction shall be provided to the property owner, after it has been reviewed and approved by the Engineer. If the Contractor receives no response from the property owner, a second letter shall be provided. Where a second letter has been sent and still no response is received, the property owner is deemed to have been notified, and no further action is required by the Contractor with respect to documenting the state of the property. The pre-construction inspection shall be carried out in the presence of the affected property owners. The Contractor acknowledges that property owners are not required to grant access to their property, and that access is at the discretion of the individual property owner. The pre-construction inspection shall indicate if signs of building or structure settlement are present, include photographs of all sides of the building exterior, a representative sampling (description and photographs) of visible cracks or settlement from both the interior and exterior of the building, and a representative sampling (description and photographs) of staining or repairs visible at the time of inspection. The pre-construction inspection shall identify any concerns regarding sensitive equipment contained within the buildings which should be considered during potential rock removal and/or excavation operations. During this contract, the Engineer may require the Contractor to perform certain work which the Engineer does not consider included in the Schedule of Prices. Extra work shall be paid for in accordance with the OPSS Municipal General Conditions of Contract with the following stipulations. a) No extra payment will be made in respect of any claimed stand-by time, for labour or equipment. When occasions arise where work must be stopped for any reason, be it beyond the control of or due to actions of the Owner or the Engineer, the Contractor shall adjust his crews as required, at no cost to the Owner. b) No extra work shall commence until written authorization has been obtained from the Engineer. A Performance Bond Signed and Sealed by the Tenderer's Surety in the Amount of at Least Fifty Percent (50%) of the Total Tender Price.; and A Labour and Material Payment Bond Signed and Sealed by the Tenderer's Surety; Each in the Amount of at Least Fifty Percent (50%) of the Total Tender Price. Question Acceptance Deadline: 2025/03/21 03:00:00 PM EDT Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com and bid submissions must be done through the Merx platform.