EN27TKE142 - Hope (N3-091) Crossing Remove and Replace - CZ

Solicitation EN27TKE142, issued by the BC Timber Sales Branch of the Province of British Columbia, is for the Hope (N3-091) Crossing Remove and Replace project. The scope of work involves the removal and replacement of a bridge crossing, including the installation of abutment foundations, superstructure placement, riprap placement, and field welding, followed by the restoration of the stream channel. The project must adhere to Bridge Installation General Specifications FS623FRC Schedule I and the FS11 Environmental Management System Schedule, ensuring compliance with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and BC Ministry Environment regulations to protect water quality and fish habitats. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced compliant tender, with ties resolved via Random.org. To be eligible, bidders must be certified in the BC Forest Safety Council SAFE Company program, demonstrate the capacity to perform the work with appropriate machinery and qualifications, and prove they have supervised at least three Forest Service Road Major Crossings within the last five years. All personnel must be eligible to work in Canada. The contractor is required to provide a Bid Bond, Performance Bond, and Labour and Material Payment Bond, and must maintain compliance with the Workers Compensation Act and WorkSafe BC regulations. Project administration is managed by Kate Lawrence and Bradley Wolgram, with the Engineer conducting inspections of key bridge elements following a 48-hour notice from the contractor.