Develop Nova Scotia Old Red Store, Historic Properties Suite 301 – 1875 Upper Water St. Halifax, NS B3J 1S9

Date: Tuesday, February 02, 2021

ADDENDUM #03 for DNS-2021-0097 Peggys Cove Accessible Viewing Deck

Request for Quotation Sponsored by:

Develop Nova Scotia 1.0 Clarifications:

1.1. N/A 2.0 CHANGES 2.0 Due to inclement weather conditions, the ability to obtain pricing during the tender window is difficult. To facilitate this, the closing will be extended One (1) day. The tender will now close at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 4th, 2021. This addendum WILL require a revision to the Closing Date and Time, or other dates given in the Request for Proposal document. The closing date and time now be 2:00 pm AT on February 4th, 2021.

In accordance with Section C.7 of Appendix C – Submission Pricing Form, Proponents are deemed to have read and taken into account all addenda issued by Develop Nova Scotia. For further information prospective Proponents should contact Tim Jordan, Project Manager at tim.jordan@developns.ca

Develop Nova Scotia Old Red Store, Historic Properties Suite 301 – 1875 Upper Water St. Halifax, NS B3J 1S9

Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021

ADDENDUM #02 for DNS-2021-0097 Peggys Cove Accessible Viewing Deck

Request for Quotation Sponsored by:

Develop Nova Scotia 1.0 Clarifications:

1.1. Reference Drawing S7 Please note that ALL stainless steel components are to be 316 grade. 1.2 Baseplate Dimensions Please note that base plate information and dimensions should be referenced and bid based on the information in the structural drawings. 1.3 Baseplate Grout Baseplates will have grout between the baseplate as shown on the structural drawings. 1.4 Anchors Wedge anchor bolts CAN NOT be used as a substitution to what is listed on the drawings. Hilti products are specified and should be used for bidding purposes. The successful proponent may propose an alternate to the Hilti products if similar specifications are available for review. 1.5 Post Wall Thickness A 4.76mm wall thickness may be proposed by the successful proponent. For bidding purposes, please refer to the structural drawings. 1.6 Tube Handrail Welds The tube handrails are to be fully welded and polished. Hairline joints are not to be completed.

1.7 Tube Handrail Wall Thickness For horizontal wall thickness, the round tube handrails should be bid with a dimension of 3.175mm. For the circular tube posts, 4.8mm thickness should be used. 1.8 Round Tube Handrail Transition Round tube handrail bends are preferred to be provided on angle transitions. This will reduce the risk of defects and reduce the number of welds on-site. 1.9 Possibility of Precast Accessible Viewing Deck ‘A’ DNS and the structural design consultant would consider allowing a potential redesign of Viewing Deck ‘A’ in precast concrete. However, for bidding purposes, the project drawings should be used. After award, a precast platform may be proposed, but the successful proponent would be responsible for all costs associated with the re-design of the structure. The successful proponent would be required to submit design drawings for review prior to acceptance. Additionally, the precast structure would need to match the dimensions shown on the drawings. The successful proponent would also be responsible for the re-design of all rock anchor tie-down connections to the superstructure to resist uplift due to spray and wave forces on the cantilever portion; and back span tie-downs for gravity loads. 1.10 Electrical Panel The future washroom building adjacent to the pathway, to be tendered soon, will contain the electrical service and panel for the lighting associated with this project. 1.11 Rail Cap Curved rail cap is to be constructed using minimum 3’ lengths of wood cut from wider boards in order to achieve the desired configuration. 1.12 Sleeper Dimensions As per the specifications, lumber is to be dressed (squared) all sides, to the actual dimensions indicated on the drawing. For example, 102mm x 102mm is the actual finished (dressed) dimensions. 1.13 Anchors for Sleepers and Steel Frames Mechanical anchors are NOT to be used. Epoxy anchors are to be used. 1.14 Cedar Cladding Thickness Cedar cladding thickness to be as specified on the tender drawings. 1.15 Mesh Guardrail Spacing

The mesh guardrail posts are to be located based on the architectural drawings. The 1830mm o/c referenced on the structural drawings is a maximum spacing that is permitted while maintaining structural integrity. 1.16 Stainless Post Sizing In order to propose alternate stainless steel posts (if availability of specified sizes may be an issue), the proposed equivalent and specifications would be required to be submitted to DNS for review and approval. Based on the tender closing deadline, this should be assumed to occur with the successful proponent after award. Please bid based on materials as shown on the tender drawings. 1.17 Existing Topographical Data Please see “Look-Out Existing Conditions Plan” below for existing ground contours within the project area to aid in submission preparation. 1.18 Tactile Indicators Alternate products meeting the specification of the tactile indicator included in the tender drawings may be considered by a proposal by the successful proponent. 2.0 CHANGES N/A This addendum WILL NOT require a revision to the Closing Date and Time, or other dates given in the Request for Proposal document. The closing date and time will remain 2:00 pm AT on February 3rd, 2021.

In accordance with Section C.7 of Appendix C – Submission Pricing Form, Proponents are deemed to have read and taken into account all addenda issued by Develop Nova Scotia. For further information prospective Proponents should contact Tim Jordan, Project Manager at tim.jordan@developns.ca

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Develop Nova Scotia Old Red Store, Historic Properties Suite 301 – 1875 Upper Water St. Halifax, NS B3J 1S9

Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021

ADDENDUM #01 for DNS-2021-0097 Peggys Cove Accessible Viewing Deck

Request for Quotation Sponsored by:

Develop Nova Scotia 1.0 Clarifications:

1.1. Reference Detail 4/A20 - Timber Sleeper Spacing Please note that pressure treated sleepers are to be installed at 610mm spacing o/c. 1.2. Site Grading Existing grade contours are noted on relevant ‘Plan View’ drawings of the project components. Top of Concrete elevations at pertinent locations are designated with ‘T.O Conc. El’. Details for project aspects provide information on structural depths of granulars, concrete, sleepers and decking. This information will aid for quantity estimation purposes. For plan locations containing this information, please reference the following:

- S12 For Accessible Viewing Deck ‘A’; - S17 for Accessible Viewing Deck ‘B’; - S18 for Accessible Viewing Deck ‘C’

1.3 3D Cad File Data 3D modelling files will not be provided during the RFQ process. The project drawings provide topographic and component data for sufficient grading and quantity take-off purposes. 1.4 Reference Drawing A13 - Details 1 and 2 Cross-sections provided on these pages show Accessible Viewing Deck ‘B’ as being cantilevered. Please note that the structural drawings, particularly S19, should be used as reference for the installation and support of Accessible Viewing Deck ‘B’. Please see S17 to S19 attached below this addendum for more detail. 1.5 Reference Drawing A21 – Details 1 through 4

The spacing for the white cedar cladding will be tapered as required around curved sections to maintain vertical alignment and consistent spacing. A 3mm gap between boards is to be maintained.

1.6 Reference Drawing E2 – Luminaire Schedule

Electrical fixtures were chosen based on the durability and proven reliability of these fixtures in a harsh environment. Finding an equivalent low voltage product may prove difficult. DNS will review potential substitutes with the successful proponent, but for bidding purposes the fixtures shown should be priced for the Pricing Form.

1.7 Reference Specification – Cast-In-Place-Concrete – Section 03 30 00

Cast-in-place concrete specifications are included in Section 03 30 00. An alternate concrete mix design may be acceptable, subject to approval of the mix design properties, at the sole discretion of DNS. Please note, the successful proponent is required to submit proposed mix designs at least four (4) weeks in advance of placing concrete to DNS.

1.8 Reference Specification – Cast-In-Place-Concrete – Section 03 30 00

During the site meeting, it was stated that concrete pour volumes were included in Section 03 30 00 of the specifications. Please note that precise pour schedules/volumes are not specified in the tender documents. The successful proponent is required to submit their proposed concrete pour schedule to DNS for approval at least four (4) weeks in advance of concrete placement.

1.9 Reference Specification – Metal Fabrications – Section 05 50 00

Item 2.4.4 indicates that all components are to be stainless steel – grade 316, with No. 4 finish. Please note that ALL stainless steel components are to be stainless steel grade 316, including those references in details on drawing S7.

1.10 Reference Drawing A21 – Detail 1 – Tension Cables

Every third post (approximately every 3658mm, or 12’) there will be a vertical cable & turnbuckle to maintain the tension within the mesh.

Each horizontal and vertical cable run to have one turnbuckle per mesh guardrail section.

1.11 Reference Drawing S1 – Reinforcing Steel Notes – Note #9

Please assume that all bottom mat reinforcement identified on the tender drawings for Accessible Viewing Decks ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ need to be galvanized. In addition, please note that ALL concrete reinforcing should be galvanized. Please see revised S1 attached below.

1.12 Site Logistics Plan

As discussed in the tender, a Site Logistics Plan is included below as Accessible Viewing Deck – Site Logistics Plan – Addendum #1.Please note the entry and exit point at the turnaround. Please refer to the plan for informationon Sou’Wester Restaurant access/egress for patrons, which must be maintained at all times.

There is a legend on the plan delineating: - The location of temporary construction fencing- The location of pylons on the sidewalk edge- Temporary fencing locations for the soon to be tendered Lighthouse Washroom- Delivery routes (in and out by Peggys Point Road Turnaround). Please note that traffic

control will be required to safely enter/exit the worksite from Peggys Point Road iflarge vehicles are maneuvering adjacent to the public roadway.

- The access route for pedestrians from the Sou’Wester Parking Lot to access theLighthouse Pathway and surrounding areas.

- The hatched yellow area is anticipated to be additional laydown space for thecontract.

Please note that the Sou’Wester Parking Lot is a private lot. Parking for work vehicles is prohibited, unless agreed to by the Sou’Wester Representative.

Additionally, coordination with the Lighthouse Washroom contractor will be required with the use of the space based on construction requirements.

2.0 CHANGES

2.1 Reference Drawing A21 – Detail 1

Detail 1 on Drawing A21 indicates a 9.5mm base plate with no grout.

CHANGE WITH:

Detail 1 on Drawing A21 is to be revised to match Detail 4 on S7, with a 19mm thick base plate with 25mm grout. This will be reflected in the IFC Drawing package.

2.2 Reference Drawing A21 – Detail 1 – Mounting Plate

Detail 1 on Drawing A21 has the top mounting plate configuration unclear (at location of curved corners).

CHANGE WITH:

The 6mm top mounting plate is to be curved in the corners of the viewing decks. The detail is to be revised with stiffener between the posts in the IFC drawing package.

2.3 Reference Drawing A21 – Detail 2 – Mounting Plate

Detail 2 on Drawing A21 shows a continuous stainless steel plate attached to a galvanized angle frame. CHANGE WITH: This will be revised to show a 6mm eastern white cedar spacer at the top of the opaque guardrails in the IFC Drawing package. For bidding purposes, please bid based on this data. 2.4 Reference Drawing A21 – Details 2 and 3 – Metal Frames and Grout Details 2 and 3 on Drawing A21 currently show the metal frames being placed directly on the concrete with no grouting. CHANGE WITH: These details are intended to match Details 1 and 2 on Drawing S7, which include the 19mm plate with 25mm grout. This will be revised in the IFC drawing package. 2.5 Reference Drawing A21 – Detail 4 – Handrail Post and Grout Detail 4 on Drawing A21 currently show the handrail posts being placed directly on the concrete with no grouting. CHANGE WITH: These details are intended to match Detail 3 on Drawing S7, which include the 19mm plate with 25mm grout. This will be revised in the IFC drawing package. 2.6 Appendix ‘C’ – Section C.3 Submission Pricing Form There are two linear ‘pile caps’ required for the Accessible Viewing Deck ‘A’ structure. In order to provide clarity with bidding processes, the following changes will be made to the Pricing Form. Accessible Viewing Decks

- Viewing Deck Area ‘A’ o Remove ‘Steel Rock Anchors – Area “A”’ o Replace with ‘Rock Anchors – Area “A”’

o Remove ‘Concrete Foundation (Incl. Reinforcement, anchors, etc.) – Viewing

Deck Area “A” o Replace with “Concrete Foundation (Incl. Reinforcement, Etc.) – Viewing Deck

Area “A” Please see below for revised Appendix C – Submission Pricing Form – Addendum #1 showing these changes.

2.7 Part 2 - Evaluation and Negotiation – Item 2.2.4 Other Mandatory Submission Requirements

REMOVE: d. Statement of Insurability (Refer to Appendix D, Item D.3.1) REPLACE WITH (Revised Part 2 – Evaluation and Negotiation – Addendum #1 Attached Below):

d. Statement of Insurability

The respondent must provide a Statement of Insurability from a duly licensed Canadian insurance company or insurance brokerage firm confirming the respondent’s ability to obtain the following insurance policies:

1. General Liability Insurance covering for the benefit of Develop Nova Scotia, the Supplier, Sub Contractors, the Construction Manager, Consultants, and other such persons, firms and Corporations as Develop Nova Scotia may determine with a limit of liability per occurrence for bodily injury, death and property damage in an amount of $5,000,000.00.

2. “All Risks” Insurance or Builder’s Risk Insurance covering owned, and non-owned mobile equipment, property and construction tools, machinery and equipment used by the Supplier for the performance of the work, including boiler insurance on temporary boilers and pressure vessels.

3. Automobile Liability Insurance with respect to automobiles used directly or indirectly in the performance of the work and which are owned, leased, or used by the Supplier and covering liability for bodily injury, death and property damage with a limit of not less than $2,000,000.00 inclusive for each and every loss.

4. The Supplier shall provide Develop Nova Scotia with a Certificate of Insurance that names Develop Nova Scotia as an additional insured.

5. The Supplier shall at all times pay or cause to be paid any assessment or compensation required to be paid pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act.

6. The Suppler unconditionally guarantees to Develop Nova Scotia full compliance with the conditions, regulations and laws relating to Workers’ Compensation by itself and by all Sub Contractors.

This addendum WILL NOT require a revision to the Closing Date and Time, or other dates given in the Request for Proposal document. The closing date and time will remain 2:00 pm AT on February 3rd, 2021.

In accordance with Section C.7 of Appendix C – Submission Pricing Form, Proponents are deemed to have read and taken into account all addenda issued by Develop Nova Scotia. For further information prospective Proponents should contact Tim Jordan, Project Manager at tim.jordan@developns.ca

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ADDENDUM #1 - APPENDIX C – SUBMISSION PRICING FORM RFQ DNS-2021-0097 PEGGYS COVE ACCESSIBLE VIEWING DECK

Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE SUBMISSION PRICING FORM

a. Rates shall be provided in Canadian funds, inclusive of all applicable duties and taxes except for HST,which must be itemized separately.

b. Rates quoted by the proponent shall be all-inclusive and shall include all labour and material costs,all travel and carriage costs, all insurance costs, all costs of delivery to Develop Nova Scotia, all costsof installation and set-up, including any pre-delivery inspection charges, and all other overhead, suchas any applicable fees or other charges

c. The successful proponent shall be required to provide agreement security, within ten (10) days fromnotification of award in a form acceptable to Develop Nova Scotia. Agreement of contract securityshall be provided as follows for tenders over $500,000+HST:Bonds in the amount of 50% of the tendered price, not including HST, for:A performance bond or equivalent, andA labour and material bond or equivalent.Note that no bid security is required with this tender submission.

EVALUATION OF PRICING

Quotations will be evaluated on the basis of the pricing submitted in the Pricing Form (Appendix C) to determine the lowest price. Subject to the Terms of Reference, the top-ranked respondent will be the respondent that submits the lowest stipulated lump sum price for the Deliverables.

PRICING FORM

Develop Nova Scotia has allotted a fixed budget of $1,900,000.00 (excluding all taxes) for the completion of all RFQ particulars (“The Deliverables”) at Appendix D for all Construction expenses.

Prepare a fixed price per deliverable for your proposed services. Summarize the cost of work under the categories shown below;

Deliverable COST (CDN) • GENERAL CONDITIONS

(MOBILIZATION/SUPERVISION/MANAGEMENT, QUALITYCONTROL, FACILITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL and EROSIONCONTROLS, TEMPORARY FENCING, SERVICES, BOND COSTS,OVERHEAD AND PROFIT)

ACCESSIBLE VIEWING DECKS: • SITE UTILITIES – UTILITY AND SERVICE DISCONNECTIONS,

POWER SUPPLY, NEW SERVICES TO DECK AREAS• SOU’WESTER SANITARY LINE RELOCATION• SITE DEVELOPMENT – EXCAVATION, FILL, ROCK BREAKING FOR

FOUNDATION PAD, ROCK REMOVAL OR RELOCATIONS,GRANULAR FILL, FINAL GRADING OF CRUSHED GRANITEPATHWAY, SITE DRAINAGE

• VIEWING DECK AREA “A”:

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o ROCK ANCHORS – AREA “A” o CONCRETE FOUNDATION (INCL. REINFORCEMENT,

ETC) – VIEWING DECK AREA “A”

o CONCRETE STRUCTURE (INCLUDING REINFORCEMENT AND POST TENSIONING, BOARD INSULATION) – VIEWING DECK AREA “A”

o BOARDWALK “A” (INCLUDING SUPPORTS, STRINGERS, SLEEPERS, DECKING); STAINLESS STEEL TACTILE PLATING ON DECK

o DECK AREA “A” - STAINLESS STEEL POSTS AND MESH GUARDRAILS

o DECK AREA “A” - WOODEN CLADDING MISC. METALS STRUCTURE

o DECK AREA “A” - WOODEN CLADDING AND OPAQUE GUARDRAILS

o DECK AREA “A” - SITE LIGHTING o DECK AREA “A” PLANTERS; TOP SOIL, GRAVELS,

BOULDERS AND PLANTINGS

o DECK AREA “A” BENCHES FOR SEATING • VIEWING DECK AREA “B”:

o CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS AND GRANULARS – VIEWING DECK AREA “B”

o CONCRETE SLAB AND FOUNDATIONS (INCLUDING REINFORCEMENT) – VIEWING DECK AREA “B”

o BOARDWALK “B” (INCLUDING SUPPORTS, STRINGERS, SLEEPERS, DECKING); STAINLESS STEEL TACTILE PLATING ON DECK

o DECK AREA “B” - STAINLESS STEEL POSTS AND MESH GUARDRAILS

o DECK AREA “B” – CONCRETE DECK STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAILS

o DECK AREA “B” - WOODEN CLADDING MISC. METALS STRUCTURE

o DECK AREA “B” - WOODEN CLADDING AND OPAQUE GUARDRAILS

o DECK AREA “B” - SITE LIGHTING o DECK AREA “B” PLANTERS; TOP SOIL, GRAVELS,

BOULDERS AND PLANTINGS

o DECK AREA “B” – BENCHES FOR SEATING;

• VIEWING DECK AREA – BIKE RACKS

• COMMISSIONING AND CLOSEOUT LUMP SUM TOTAL $ HST (add 15%)

TOTAL PRICE INCLUDING HST

EMPLOYEE RATES

The proponent shall enter into a Contract to perform and complete any Change in the Work considered additional to the Contract with the below listed employee rates. Rates are inclusive of office and

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administration fees, overhead and profit (refer to Schedule B), small tools, transportation, training, misc. expenses, etc. C.4.2 Construction Team:

Prepare a table for inclusion in your proposal including the following rates as applicable: Employee Rate C.4.2.1 Project Manager $________/hr C.4.2.2 Project Coordinator $________/hr C.4.2.3 Project Superintendent $________/hr C.4.2.4 Carpenter $________/hr C.4.2.5 Landscaper $________/hr C.4.2.6 Concrete Specialist $________/hr C.4.2.7 Labour $________/hr C.4.2.8 Other (if applicable) $________/hr C.4.2.9 Other (if applicable) $________/hr C.4.2.10 Other (if applicable) $________/hr

UNIT RATES:

The proponent shall enter into a Contract to perform and complete any Change in the Work considered additional to the Contract with the below listed Unit Rates. Rates are inclusive of office and administration fees, project management, overhead and profit (refer to Schedule B), small tools, transportation, training, misc. expenses, etc.

Unit Rate C.5.1 Timber Decking $________/m3 C.5.2 Timber Sleepers $________/m3 C.5.3 Cast-In-Place Concrete $________/m3 C.5.4 Reinforcement $________/m C.5.5 Benches $________/m C.5.6 Steel Handrailing $________/m C.5.7 Steel Guardrail (including posts) $________/m C.5.8 Steel Fence $________/m C.5.9 Interpretive Signs $________/each C.5.10 Wooden Cladding $________/m2 C.5.11 Rock Anchors $________/m C.5.12 Tactile Walking Surface $________/m2 C.5.13 Landscaping – Organic Fill $________/m3 C.5.14 Landscaping – Topsoil and Seed $________/m3 C.5.15 Landscaping – Crushed Granite Granulars $________/m3 C.5.16 Landscaping – Large Granite Boulders $________/m3 C.5.17 Landscaping – Planters (as shown in drawings) $________/each C.5.18 Stainless Steel Bike Rack $________/each

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SEPARATE PRICE

At Develop Nova Scotia’s sole discretion and subject to funding availability, the value of any of the below may be added to the successful proponent’s final contract price. The price shall be stand alone, and include all costs inclusive of overhead, profit, etc. as required to provide a turn-key deliverable. Alternate pricing shall not be included in the Lump Sum Price established in Appendix C, Item C.3. (above). It shall, however, be subject to the applicable scope and obligations established in this RFP.

C.6.1. Provide Viewing Deck ‘C’ infrastructure in the location between Viewing Deck ‘A’ and the proposed Washroom Facility (including all elements, such as granular bedding, concrete, railing, planters, benches, ramps, stairs, cladding, supports, stringers, wood scribing, decking, stainless steel handrail, tactile walking surfaces, opaque guardrail, transparent guardrail, curb, white cedar top cap, lighting/photoluminescent receiver, landscaping, etc.) as per Appendix D, Section D.2.4 and noted in drawing A1.

$__________________+HST

ADDENDUMS (IF APPLICABLE)

The bidder acknowledges that addenda No. ________ to ________ inclusive were carefully examined, and that all the above were taken into consideration in preparation of this bid. Bidders are deemed to have read and considered all addenda issued by Develop Nova Scotia. The onus is on each bidder to make any necessary amendments to its bid prior to the closing date based on any addenda issued. Develop Nova Scotia may, in its sole discretion, disqualify a bid or require a bidder to acknowledge all addenda in writing prior to contract award if the bidder fails to do so in its bid. _______________________________ ________________________________ Name of Proponent Representative Signature of Proponent Representative

ADDENDUM #1 - PART 2 – EVALUATION AND NEGOTIATION

2.1 Stages of Evaluation and Negotiation

Develop Nova Scotia will conduct the evaluation and negotiation of proposals in the following four stages:

Stage I: Mandatory Submission Requirements; Stage II: Mandatory Technical Requirements; Stage III: Pricing; Stage IV: Ranking and Contract Negotiations

2.2 Stage I – Mandatory Submission Requirements

Stage I will consist of a review to determine which proposals comply with all of the mandatory submission requirements. If a proposal fails to satisfy all of the mandatory submission requirements, Develop Nova Scotia will issue the proponent a rectification notice identifying the deficiencies and providing the proponent an opportunity to rectify the deficiencies. If the proponent fails to satisfy the mandatory submission requirements within the Rectification Period, its proposal will be excluded from further consideration. The Rectification Period will begin to run from the date that Develop Nova Scotia issues a rectification notice to the proponent.

2.2.1 No Amendments to Forms Other than inserting the information requested on the mandatory submission forms set out in the RFQ, a bidder may not make any changes to any of the forms. Any bid containing any such changes, whether on the fact of the form or elsewhere in the bid, will be disqualified.

2.2.2 Submission Form (Appendix B) Each bid must include a Submission Form (Appendix B) completed and signed by an authorized representative of the bidder.

2.2.3 Submission Pricing Form (Appendix C) Each bid must include a Submission Pricing Form (Appendix C) completed according to the instructions contained in the form.

2.2.4 Other Mandatory Submission Requirements a. List of Subcontractorsb. Evidence of a current WCB Clearance Letter.c. Three references letters from clients who have obtained goods or services similar to those required

in this RFQ from the proponent in the last (10) years. Letters should be on the provided reference’sletterhead and from a contact with knowledge of the referenced project. Reference Item D.3 ofAppendix D for additional mandatory details. Projects with post-tensioned concrete are preferred.

d. Statement of Insurability

The respondent must provide a Statement of Insurability from a duly licensed Canadian insurancecompany or insurance brokerage firm confirming the respondent’s ability to obtain the followinginsurance policies:

1. General Liability Insurance covering for the benefit of Develop Nova Scotia, the Supplier, SubContractors, the Construction Manager, Consultants, and other such persons, firms and

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Corporations as Develop Nova Scotia may determine with a limit of liability per occurrence for bodily injury, death and property damage in an amount of $5,000,000.00.

2. “All Risks” Insurance or Builder’s Risk Insurance covering owned, and non-owned mobile equipment, property and construction tools, machinery and equipment used by the Supplier for the performance of the work, including boiler insurance on temporary boilers and pressure vessels.

3. Automobile Liability Insurance with respect to automobiles used directly or indirectly in the performance of the work and which are owned, leased, or used by the Supplier and covering liability for bodily injury, death and property damage with a limit of not less than $2,000,000.00 inclusive for each and every loss.

4. The Supplier shall provide Develop Nova Scotia with a Certificate of Insurance that names Develop Nova Scotia as an additional insured.

5. The Supplier shall at all times pay or cause to be paid any assessment or compensation required to be paid pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act.

6. The Suppler unconditionally guarantees to Develop Nova Scotia full compliance with the conditions, regulations and laws relating to Workers’ Compensation by itself and by all Sub Contractors.

2.3 Stage II – Mandatory Technical Requirements

Stage II will consist of a review to determine which bids comply with all the Mandatory Technical requirements. Develop Nova Scotia will review the proposals to determine whether the mandatory technical requirements as set out in Section D.3 of the RFQ Particulars (Appendix D) have been met. Bids that do not comply with all the Mandatory Technical requirements as of the Submission Deadline will be disqualified and not evaluated further. Questions or queries on the part of Develop Nova Scotia as to whether a proposal has met the mandatory technical requirements will be subject to the verification and clarification process set out in Section 3.3.4. If the proponent fails to satisfy the mandatory technical requirements, its proposal will be excluded from further consideration.

2.4 Stage III – Pricing

Stage III will consist of a scoring of the submitted pricing of compliant proposals in accordance with the price evaluation method set out in the Submission Pricing Form (Appendix C). The evaluation of price will be undertaken after the evaluation of mandatory submission requirements has been completed.

2.5 Stage IV – Ranking and Contract Negotiations

2.5.1 Ranking of Proponents The compliant bidder with the lowest stipulated sum will receive a written invitation to enter direct contract negotiations to finalize an agreement with Develop Nova Scotia. Upon finalization of the Agreement with Develop Nova Scotia, the proponent shall thereafter be known as the successful Proponent. 2.5.2 Consecutive Negotiations Process Any negotiations will be subject to the process rules contained in the terms and conditions of the RFQ Process (Part 3) and will not constitute a legally binding offer to enter into a contract on the part of Develop Nova Scotia or the bidder and there will be no legally binding relationship created with any bidder prior to the execution of a written agreement. The terms and conditions found in the Form of Agreement (Appendix A) are to form the basis for commencing negotiations between Develop Nova

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Scotia and the selected proponent. Negotiations may include requests by Develop Nova Scotia for supplementary information from the bidder to verify, clarify or supplement the information provided in its bid or to confirm the conclusions reached in the evaluation, and may include requests by Develop Nova Scotia for reduced scope, improved pricing or performance terms from the bidder. The selected bidder will be required to present any requested changes to the agreement upon commencement of the Consecutive Negotiations Process. 2.5.3 Time Period for Negotiations Develop Nova Scotia intends to conclude negotiations and finalize an agreement with the top-ranked proponent during the Contract Negotiation Period, commencing from the date Develop Nova Scotia invites the top-ranked proponent to enter negotiations. A proponent invited to enter into direct contract negotiations should therefore be prepared to provide requested information in a timely fashion and to conduct its negotiations expeditiously. Requested changes are to be identified during the Consecutive Negotiations Process (section 2.4.2). Develop Nova Scotia is not obligated to entertain further changes following the conclusion of this phase. 2.5.4 Failure to Enter into Agreement If the top-ranked proponent and Develop Nova Scotia cannot conclude negotiations and finalize the agreement for the Deliverables within the Contract Negotiation Period, Develop Nova Scotia may, upon notice, discontinue negotiations with the top-ranked proponent and may invite the second ranked proponent to enter into negotiations. This process shall continue until an agreement is finalized, until there are no more proponents remaining that are eligible for negotiations or until Develop Nova Scotia elects to cancel the RFQ process. 2.5.5 Successful Proponent Selection and Notification to Other Proponents Once an agreement is finalized and executed by Develop Nova Scotia with a proponent, the other proponents will be notified in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the RFQ Process (Part 3). The successful proponent will be issued a Service Agreement in accordance with Part 3.

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