VIA Rail needs to purchase and install two (2) new air compressors, one (1) new air dryer and one (1) new oil separator, as well as remove and dispose of two (2) old Atlas Copco GA37 compressors and one (1) old oil separator OSC 145 from the Vancouver Maintenance Center (VMC), located at 1100 Station Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2X7.
In order to submit a Tender, the Tenderer must comply with the following mandatory criteria:
- Tenderer must have attended the Mandatory Site Visit
- Tenderer has the following minimal insurance coverage:
- All Risks insurance policy
- Commercial General Liability Insurance of $5,000,000
- Standard Owners Form Automobile Liability Insurance of $2,000,000
- Professional Liability Insurance of $1,000,000
- Bid bond issued in favour of VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety. Provide a letter signed by an authorized representative of a recognized financial institution, stating that if the Tenderer is awarded the Contract, they will issue the required Performance and Labour & Material Bonds in favour of VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety following contract award.
- Bid Bond (10%)
- Performance Bond (50%) and Material/Labour Bond (50%)
- The work must be substantially completed no later than November 15, 2025
- Experience
- General Contractor must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience
- Subcontractors must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in their related expertise of work
- Tenderer must provide proof of registration in the province of British-Columbia for each Service Vehicle (minimum 2)
- Tenderer must provide the resumes of the certified air compressor technicians who will be involved on the project, with a record of experience, knowledge, and abilities
- Tenderer confirms his Tender complies with all requirements, specifications and commits to respect them during the entire project duration
- Tenderer commits to respecting VIA’s Contractor Safety Guidelines
