1365-2019 - Replacement of GWWD Rail Crossing Protection at Trans-Canada Highway 1

The Work to be done under the Contract shall consist of the crossing protection signals at the GWWD Railway and Trans-Canada Highway 1 crossing.

D2.2 The major components of the Work are as follows:
(a) Demolition of existing track protection
(b) Construction of an access road to bungalow location from westbound Trans-Canada Highway 1;
(c) Abandonment of the existing power source and connection to new power source;
(d) Construction of a new bungalow;
(e) Installation of a solid-state controller for both crossings;
(f) Installation of new crossing protection signals;
(g) Remove and replace insulated joints;
(h) Carry out crossing upgrades in line with GWWD Grade Crossing Assessment, included in Appendix A; and
(i) Testing and commissioning of the new crossing protection.

D2.3 Notwithstanding D2.2(h), items noted in D15 shall be completed by others and only coordination is required of the Contractor.

D2.4 The Contractor will notify the train operations authority to ensure that the crossing and any special information is added into the General Operating Instructions when the warning systems are placed in-service.

D2.5 The pre-bid estimate for this Contract is $950,000.00.