CanadaBuys #5P468-26-0285/A

Parks Canada qualification for Black River Bridge renovation

Parks Canada Agency is seeking qualified contractors to renovate the Black River pedestrian bridge at Kouchibouguac National Park. - Government buyer: Parks Canada Agency, Parks Canada; National Procurement Service / National Contracting Services. - Procurement: Stage One qualification for a two-stage construction competition. Solicitation 5P468-26-0285/A; client reference 30044420. - Work requested: Renovate the existing pedestrian pony-truss bridge, comprising one 14 m span and one 26 m span. Remove and transport the spans under an engineered lift plan; remove and dispose of existing timber decking and steel railings while retaining timber stringers for reuse; abrasive-blast, inspect, and repair steel components; apply the specified three-coat coating system; install new timber decking and handrails; and return and reinstall both spans. - Notable requirements: Include structural connections, safety, permits, regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and site cleanup. Stage One requires evidence of two substantially completed comparable construction projects from the past 10 years, including bridge work; at least one must demonstrate heavy-crane lifting and bridge rehabilitation experience. Qualified suppliers may be invited to Stage Two, which includes further qualification, an Indigenous Participation Plan, and price evaluation. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs or contractor vendors are named. No manufactured products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified.

Description

Parks Canada Agency is seeking qualifications for Stage One of a two-stage process to renovate the pedestrian pony-truss bridge at Kouchibouguac National Park. The work includes removing and transporting the bridge’s two spans (14 m and 26 m), removing and disposing of the decking and railings while retaining the timber stringers, inspecting and repairing steel components, and applying a specified three-coat coating system. The contractor will install new timber decking and handrails, return and reinstall both spans, and complete the work in accordance with applicable safety, permitting, regulatory, and environmental requirements, including site cleanup. Qualified suppliers may be invited to Stage Two to submit further qualifications and a financial bid.

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