C-20-0221 - Recreation Bay Restoration Project

REQUEST FOR TENDER FOR RESTORATION WORKS AT RECREATION BAY IN KAHNAWÀ:KE, QC

Request for Tender (RFT) submissions will be received at the Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) in Kahnawà:ke, QC. Please provide references for past projects completed for either the Private or Public Sector (e.g. Conservation Authorities, Municipalities, Provincial/Federal Ministries, etc.). There is a Qualification Section in the RFT document that is required as part of the submission. The purpose of this qualification form is to identify qualified general contractors for award of the Recreation Bay Restoration Project (herein ‘the Project’).

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Recreation Bay is located in the Mohawk community of Kahnawà:ke on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. Recreation Bay was created as a by-product of the St. Lawrence seaway construction in the 1950s. Since that time, reduced flowrates in the Bay have resulted in nutrient-rich sediment accumulation, vegetation growth, and limitations to navigation. In addition to environmental impacts, changes to the ecosystem have had detrimental impacts on the community’s cultural and social fabric.
The objective of this project is to improve the waters and shoreline of Recreation Bay by implementing flow improvement measures, restoring wildlife habitat and enhancing community enjoyment of the Bay. Flow improvements include dredging excess sediment and harvesting aquatic plants. Shoreline restoration will include the creation of two natural zones, invasive species control, plantings and other improvements. The first natural zone will consist of a marsh, a turtle nesting ground, and a scrubland with scattered trees. The second natural zone will consist of four types of wetland, namely marsh, wet meadow, shrub swamp, and a linear pond. Human enhancements will include a beach, improved access points, resting areas and beautification measures.

SCOPE OF WORK

The work includes, but is not limited to, the supply of labor, material, supervision, and equipment to perform the following tasks:

• Dredge approximately 2,680 m3 of sediment
• Harvest aquatic plants over an area of approximately 60,000 m2
• Construct two natural zones approximately 1.2 and 1.6 hectares in size
• Construct a beach approximately 600 m2 in size
• Undertake various other ecological and aesthetic improvements

• Bids shall be received in a sealed envelope by KEPO before the Submission Deadline;
• Bids shall be submitted complete and in the original Bid Form as supplied without any unauthorized alterations, additions, deletions or qualifying statements made to or provided with the Bid Form;
• The Bid Form shall be ‘original’ with ‘original’ signature(s) that is signed in the spaces provided by a duly authorized official of the Bidder;
• Bid and/or Contract Security, Surety Consent Form or Letter of Credit or Certified Cheque issued by or to be drawn against a Quebec based Surety Company and/or Canadian chartered bank shall be submitted signed with the submission contents and reflect the correct amount;
• The Bidder shall complete the qualification form (Part V of the RFT); and
• Any and all Addenda (if applicable) must be signed and included with the bid package

• Completeness of submission
• Previous experience working within Indigenous communities and conducting environmental and/or ecological restoration works similar in nature to the works outlined in the Scope Of Work
• Value of completed works and experience dealing with construction budgets greater than $100,000.00
• Ability to meet construction schedule milestones
• Ability to coordinate work, scheduling and construction management
• Adherence to Health and Safety policies and requirements
• Feedback received from references provided by the contractor on the Construction Qualification Statement
• Demonstration of commitment to hiring and purchasing within Kahnawà:ke when possible
• The working language in Kahnawà:ke is English, therefore all submitted information will be in English. Additionally, all project correspondence will be in English and the project manager should be fluent in English.

• the Submission is not delivered to the location stated on the envelope
• the Submission is not removed from the courier envelope prior to the Submission Deadline and the statement ““Recreation Bay Restoration Project” is not visible
• the submission envelope is delivered to the KEPO Office after the Submission Deadline