202411002 - P00283 – Ottawa Station Watermain and Sanitary Replacement

The Ottawa Station was constructed in 1966 and has been protected under the Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act since 1996. The watermain and sanitary sewer systems are, for the most part, original (57 years of age) to the building. The water and sanitary utilities have reached the end of their service life and require replacement.

1. Tenderer must have attended the Mandatory Site Visit
2. Tenderer has the following minimal insurance coverage:

• Commercial General Liability Insurance of $5,000,000
• Standard Owners Form Automobile Liability Insurance of $2,000,000
• All Risks insurance policy.

2. Bid Bond issued in favour of VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety.

• Bid Bond (10%)

3. 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.

• Performance Bond (50%) and Material/Labour Bond (50%)

4. The work must be substantially completed by August 31, 2025.
5. General Contractor must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
6. Subcontractors must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in their related expertise of work.
7. Tenderer confirms his Tender complies with all requirements, specifications and commits to respect them during the entire project duration. 
8. Tenderer commits to respect VIA’s Contractor Safety Guidelines.