Clowes Weir Reconstruction - Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada

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Dates

PublishedSep 8, 2026Bid deadlineSep 29, 2026 · 14:00 (EST time)

Official description

BIDS RECEIVED BY FAX AND EMAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED AS OFFICIAL. PARKS CANADA IS NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING BIDS VIA SAP ARIBA, YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR BID VIA FAX OR EMAIL AS INDICATED IN THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT. BIDS RECEIVED IN-PERSON OR BY COURIER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The maximum email file size that Parks Canada is capable of receiving is 15 megabytes. The Bidder is responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the emailed bid due to file size. The Bidder should be cognisant of the size of the email as a whole, and not only the attachments. Please take into consideration that some attachments, when sent, may be resized during the email transfer. If the email size is too large, the Bidder should send the bid in multiple emails properly labeled with the solicitation number, project name, and indicate how many emails are included (ex. 1 of 2). Emails with links to bid documents will not be accepted. Bid documents must be sent as email attachments. REQUIREMENT This project entails comprehensive repair of the masonry walls including the upstream wing walls. Secondary project elements include repairs to the concrete apron, and replacement of the steel log gains as well as other structural elements. To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated at a value over & above $5,000,001, Taxes extra. TWO-SUBMISSION BID This Bid shall be submitted following a “two-submission” procedure. Refer to SI03 of the Special Instructions to Bidders. CONTRACTOR SELECTION AND INDIGENOUS PARTICIPATION PLAN The Contractor should ensure provision of specific and agreed upon benefits for Indigenous People and Indigenous Businesses in the Area of the Contract. This Invitation to Tender contains bid criteria in order to provide socioeconomic benefits to Indigenous communities within the area covered by the contract. PERIOD OF CONTRACT / DELIVERY DATE Contractor must perform and complete the Work no later than May 30, 2028. OPTIONAL SITE VISIT It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for the site visit to be held at Clowes Weir - 495 Heritage Drive, RR4, Merrickville K0G 1N0 on September 18, 2026. The site visit will begin at 10:00 am EDT. Bidders must communicate with the Contracting Authority no later than 48 hours prior, to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. Bidders must also complete and submit a certification. Bidders who do not confirm attendance, provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend, or who do not complete and submit the above certification as required will not be allowed access to the site. Bidders will be requested to sign an attendance sheet. No alternative appointment wi

How to bid

1. Create a free SAP Business Network account, add the Government of Canada as a customer and answer its questionnaire (questions 3 to 8 before you bid).
2. Open the notice on CanadaBuys and read the bid solicitation and any amendments.
3. Submit your bid exactly as the solicitation instructs, before the closing date.

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