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

Reference Number 0000297252 Question Acceptance Deadline 2025/08/06 09:30:00 AM EDT The Upper Arden dam is a concrete gravity structure with integral concrete spillway and overflow sections. The dam is in fair condition with some map cracking. In March 2024, a Dam Safety Review identified a stability issue and thus recommended the installation of rock anchors. In March 2025, Gram Engineering complete a design for the rock anchors for Upper and Lower Arden Dam. Only Upper Arden dam is being completed under this project. Upon award contractor is to provide Insurance and WSIB. Prior to mobilizing a Form 1000 must be submitted. Access to this dam is located on private property at 6076A Arden Rd in Arden, Ont. The dam shall be accessed via the right of way' as shown on the attached map. The 'right of way' has been marked on site by an OLS. Some site work is required to prepare the site for work. The attached map outlines the work to be completed. If any additional site work is required, the proposal must detail such work. The construction area is to be properly delineated and made safe as this is a highly public area. Special care must be taken to minimize the laydown area and any disturbance to the local area. Any construction. and remediation plans will be reviewed with the property owners. Any damage that occurs because of this project will be repaired to the satisfaction of the property owners as a final sign-off of approval will be required of the property owners. An in-water works permit has not been initiated and is not expected for this project. Any work must be completed from a floating platform, directly from land or on the dam itself. The handrails and gantry can be removed if required but must be placed back in similar or better state. The typical summer water levels on Big Clear Lake are held between 196.46 and 196.6. After thanksgiving the water levels are lowered to the winter levels of 196.38 to 196.6. Water depths in the head pond directly in front of the sluiceway ranges from 3-4' while the water depth at the shore is only inches. Water can breach the dam deck during the freshet. Quinte Conservation has begun the permit required under the LRIA for dam alterations. The contractor is to provide work plans and information as required by the MNR. The contractor is to submit a sediment and erosion plan, construction plans, site plan, product data and any other pertinent information for approval to Quinte Conservation and MNR. Any additional environmental permits, if required based on the method of installation, are to be applied for and paid for by the contractor. The schedule must account for the permit application and approval. The contractor is to provide red-line as-builts showing exact locations and depths following installation. Provide a PROVISIONAL PRICE to inject grout into the crack larger than 5mm on the right section of the dam. Provide a PROVISIONAL PRICE to design and install metal stairs from the right crest of the dam to the top of the embankment. Design to meet OBC and stamped by a P.Eng. Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com