B3. SITE INVESTIGATION
B3.1 Further to C3.1, the Contract Administrator or an authorized representative will be
available at the Site at 9:00 a.m. on August 10, 2023 to provide Bidders access to the Site.
B3.2 The Bidder is advised that Site access into facilities is restricted and Site viewing
is limited. The City will provide access into the facility where the Work will be done. Access to
view the Site can only be made under the supervision of an authorized City representative.
B3.3 The Bidder is required to register for the Site investigation by 4:00 p.m. Winnipeg
time, August 8, 2023 by contacting the Contract Administrator identified D6.
B3.4 Bidders registered for the Site investigation must provide the Contract Administrator
identified in D6.1 with a Public Safety Verification Check obtained not earlier than one (1) year
prior to the Site investigation.
(a) The Public Safety Verification Check can be obtained from Sterling BackCheck. Bidders will
need to setup a Sterling BackCheck account prior to requesting individual background checks. This
process should be done 72 hours prior to requesting the first check. The account can be setup using
the following link: https://forms.sterlingbackcheck.com/partners/platform2-en.php?&partner=winnipegcity
Note that the check will take a minimum of 48 hours to complete. Refer to PART F - Security
Clearance for further information.
(b) The results of the Public Safety Verification Check must be received by the City directly
through Sterling Talent Solutions. Bidders must set up an account with Sterling Talent Solutions
under their company name and grant Sterling Talent Solutions permission to share the results of the
Public Safety Verification Check with the City of Winnipeg.
B3.5 Bidders will not be allowed to take pictures at the Site investigation. The Bidder may
request pictures of specific areas from the Contract Administrator. The pictures will be then
issued to all the Bidders registered for the Site investigation.
B3.6 CSA approved safety footwear are required for all personnel attending the Site
investigation.
B3.7 The Bidder shall not be entitled to rely on any information or interpretation received
at the Site investigation unless that information or interpretation is the Bidder’s direct
observation, or is provided by the Contract Administrator in writing.