Bid / Tenders

Work:

The City of Chilliwack is seeking Expressions of Interest to design and construct the replacement of two (2) aging bridge structures crossing Hope Slough at Gillanders & McLeod Road, with 5890 mm span x 3710 mm rise, Multi-Plate Pipe Arch culverts.  Work to include:

• Removal of existing (1950's) bridges and supporting wood piles;
• Excavation of stream channel and installation of steel Multi-Plate culverts;
• Installation of instream compensatory fish habitat;
• Backfilling, retaining walls and rehabilitation of road and utilities.

The City of Chilliwack, through Scott Resource Services, has submitted an Environmental Assessment Document to Transport Canada and Fisheries and Oceans and anticipates agency approval of the work by mid March 2006.

the objective of the Project is to make the necessary improvements to allow improved roadway capacity, provide a 100-year service life and improve fish habitat.

RFEI dcuments may be picked up at the City's Main Reception desk on or after March 7, 2006 or may be downloaded from the City's web page at www.chilliwack.com/bids.  Inquiries may be directed to the City's representative "Frank Van Nynatten" at 604-793-2954.

The pre-submission meeting will be held at:

Chilliwack City Hall Council Chambers
8550 Young Road
Chilliwack, B.C. 
Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.

Sealed EIs from Respondents clearly marked with the Respondent's name, address and "2006 Bridge Replacement Project" shall be received by the undersigned at the office of the City of Chilliwack not later than 3:00 p.m., local time, March 28, 2006.

Robert L. Carnegie, City Clerk
City of Chilliwack
8550 Young Road
Chilliwack, B.C.   V2P 8A4