1.0 GENERAL
1.1 WORK OF THIS CONTRACT
The main items of Work of this Contract include the following:
.1 Raising and widening of existing Drumheller Downtown Dike with
impervious fill.
.2 Installation of riprap bank stabilization and aproning at locations along the
new dike footprint. .3 Installation of three (3) soil reinforced Redi-Rock
retaining walls.
.4 Storm system improvements.
.5 Installation of asphalt pedestrian pathway on top of new dike and other trail
works.
.6 Grading and installation of a new crown along Riverside Drive.
.7 Landscaping including topsoil, seeding, sodding, and tree and shrub
planting. The Landscaping Drawings and Specifications will be issued in an
Addendum after the release of this tender.
.8 Other works as identified in the Drawings.
.2 The Site of the Work of this Contract is located in Sections NW and SW 11,
Township 29, Range 20, West of 4th Meridian, commonly referred to the
“Downtown Dike”, in the community of Drumheller, Alberta.
.3 The municipal address for construction laydown is: 240 Riverside Dr E,
Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4. The Owner’s land agent has coordinated with the
landowner to get temporary workspace agreements (TWS) singed. It is
included in Volume 2 for reference. The TWS will then be assigned to the
selected contractor, who will accept all payment terms and liabilities.
.4 The Owner and the Owner’s land agent will be obtaining a TWS for work to
be completed at the Riverview Terrace Condominiums at 280 Riverside Dr
E, Drumheller, AB, T0J 0Y4. This will be provided in an Addendum. The
TWS will then be assigned to the selected contractor, who will accept all
payment terms and liabilities.
1.2 CONTRACT TIME .
1 The Contract will commence on the date on which the contract has been
signed by both parties.
.2 Upon receipt of the Letter of Acceptance and upon confirmation of all
regulatory approvals, promptly, and without undue delay, commence work at
the Site.
.3 Attain Substantial Performance of the Work by November 15, 2023, except
for the following: .1 Seeding, sodding, and planting, as specified in Clause
1.3.4. Section 01110 Drumheller Downtown Dike Summary of Work Tender
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.4 Refer to the contract documents of the Assignable Contract for contract time
provisions specified for the Assignable Contract.
1.3 WORK RESTRICTION/MILESTONE DATES
.1 Contractor shall adhere to all applicable Town of Drumheller Community
Standards Bylaws. In particular, No. 06.19, section ‘Prohibited Noise’, item
3.38, which states that equipment cannot be operated between 10:00pm
and 7:00am on a Weekday and from 10:00pm to 9:00am on a weekend. for
working hours.
.2 As a Class C water body, construction operations in the Red Deer River are
prohibited between the dates of April 16 and June 30 of any year.
.3 Complete seeding, sodding, and planting, per Landscaping Drawing
specifications.
.4 Work and Contractor access is restricted in front of the Aquaplex, Spray
Park, and the Visitor Centre throughout the duration of the summer. If
required, the Contractor can utilise this area after the September long
weekend, upon approval from the Owner. It should be noted that at
least two other construction activities will be taking place in this area after
the September long weekend. The Contractor should plan to access this
part of the dike (north of the Aquaplex) through their construction laydown
area via Centennial Park.
.5 Attain Total Performance of the Work by November 15, 2023.
