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Health Canada Solicitation for Concrete Pad and Site Preparation at Yellowknife Geophysical Observatory

Health Canada is seeking qualified contractors for construction work at the YK Geophysical Observatory in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories: - Government Buyer: - Health Canada, Radiation Protection Bureau - Procurement Operation Division; Contracting Officer: Ren Beauchamp - Project Scope: - Preparation of a new leveled gravel base (minimum 40 ft x 30 ft) using 100 cubic meters of minus gravel - Extension of existing gravel base (up to 60 ft x 14 ft, 1–8 ft deep) with up to 35 cubic meters of gravel - Relocation of four sea/maritime containers (each up to 40 ft, 25,000 lb max) approximately 175 ft to the new base - Installation of a reinforced concrete slab (36 ft x 49 ft x 6 in, 32 MPa strength, 10 mm rebar at 12 in on center) - Trenching and installation of four 3-inch PVC or metal conduits with pull ropes beneath/within the slab - Concrete testing to verify strength and compliance - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the National Building Code of Canada and reinforced concrete specifications for local climate - Mandatory site visit for all bidders - Concrete slab must support heavy containers and be constructed on uneven bedrock - Health and safety standards must be met - No specific OEMs or equipment manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Contract duration is approximately four months, with all work to be completed by the end of the performance period

Description

Health Canada is seeking proposals for the preparation of a new leveled gravel base and the resurfacing of an existing gravel surface with concrete at a new site in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The project involves ground preparation, placement, and finishing of a concrete slab to support relocated sea containers and new equipment. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 28, 2025, and the contract duration is approximately 4 months starting May 18, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the lowest price.

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