EW702-131876/D - Interim Underground Stabilization Activities, Giant Mine, Yellowknife, NT (EW702-131876/D)

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Interim Underground Stabilization Activities - Giant Mine, Yellowknife, NT

EW702-131876/D Okemaysim, Tammy Telephone No. - (306) 975-6583 (

) Fax No. - (306) 975-5397

This Notice EW702-131876/D replaces the original Notice, EW702-131876/B, which has expired.

The Interim Underground Stabilization optional pre-tender site visit occurred on October 9th and 10th, 2013. At this time, several potential bidders requested advance notice to industry of the anticipated team composition. Below is a draft of the anticipated team requirements to be evaluated per the upcoming RFP.

While no significant adjustments to these evaluation criteria are anticipated, only the evaluation criteria that are included in the RFP will apply for this procurement. A. Project Manager (and backup)

Experience coordinating and managing multi-discipline teams on a complex project in a Northern climate at a mine site

B. Mining or Geotechnical Engineer (and backup) Experience with mine site and cold regions geotechnical engineering, interpretation and understanding of 3D underground mine models (slope stability, underground stability, etc.)

C. Tailings Paste Specialist (and backup) Experience with developing tailings paste designs and QA/QC programs to ensure specified in-place strength requirements are met.

Demonstrated experience working with tailings with variable grain size distribution, moisture content and other properties will be given more points in the evaluation.

Experience with variable paste mixes will receive additional points.

D. Project/Site Superintendent (and cross-shift)

Experience with on-site coordination and management of multiple sub-contractors and suppliers, control of work area(s) and quality control on complex projects.

Experience on mine backfill operations will receive additional points.

E. Underground Works Supervisor (and cross-shift) Experience supervising Underground work crews including assessing safe access and working conditions, completing underground construction activities

F. Paste Production and Placement Supervisor (and cross-shift) Experience supervising work crews involved in excavation, handling and blending of tailings, as well as the production and placement of paste

G. Health and Safety Coordinator (and cross-shift) Experience with developing project specific health & safety plans and

managing worker Health and Safety at both surface and underground mine sites

PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE:

The award date of the contract is estimated to be late May 2014 based on the following milestones.

Solicitation Date, GETS Posting

early February 2014 Mandatory Site Visit

late February 2014 Optional Site Visit

mid March 2014 Bid Closing Date:

late March 2014

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

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