Stage 2 - Renovation of the Elias Gavey house, Forillon National Park

5P468-25-0203/A – Stage 2 - Renovation of the Elias Gavey house, Forillon National Park Only qualified suppliers have been invited to bid. Potential and interested sub-contractors are invited to add their company’s name under the section “Partner with another business” REQUIREMENT This project involves the conservation of a recognized heritage house, the Elias Gavey residence, located in Forillon National Park, Gaspe, QC. The house will serve as tourist accommodation. The house is a one-and-a-half-storey wood structure with a crawlspace and concrete foundations. The total floor area is 192 square meters (ground and upper floor). Description of work The general contractor and subcontractors must possess the necessary skills, resources, and experience to conserve a recognized heritage building. The scope of work includes but is not limited to: 1. Exterior envelope upgrade: The exterior existing envelope will be modified to an insulated assembly. Conservation of the exterior wood cladding, installation of new wood siding a new roof metal finish, installation of new gutters and downspouts are included. 2. Building code compliance and accessibility: Compliance with current federal building codes and accessibility standards. 3. Electrical and mechanical systems: Installation of new electrical and mechanical systems, including heating (electrical), ventilation systems, lighting, electrical wiring and outlets, thermostats, and lighting fixtures. All plumbing systems and fixtures will be new installations. 4. Conservation and repair of architectural interior finishes (wood). Architectural interior finishes include surface treatments on floors, walls and ceilings. 5. Elements to be integrated and/or restored: • Conservation of significant elements, including conservation of brick fireplaces (2) and of the central wood staircase. • Reinstallation of existing restored windows, including storm windows and screens. Restoration (including painting) of windows, storm windows and screens were completed by Parks Canada. • Supply and installation of new millwork in kitchens and bathrooms. 6. Site Drainage: Repairs and upgrades to the existing perimeter drainage system 7. Septic system: Installation of the septic system may be added to the scope of work. 8. Hazardous materials management: Decontamination and removal of designated materials (such as lead paint, fungal contamination, organic debris, and minor amounts of asbestos) from interior and exterior surfaces (including floors, walls and ceilings). 9. Structural work • Concrete repairs to existing column footings. • Construction of a new (wood) balcony with new pier foundations. TWO STAGE SELECTION PROCESS This posting is the Stage Two of a two-stage solicitation process: the first stage was to evaluate the qualifications of all interested suppliers. The second stage (Stage Two) is to invite the qualified suppliers to provide further qualifications and a financial bid on the project based on the specifications and drawings.