IDA Coes Road Industrial Park - Infrastructure Upgrade Scheme

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks a contractor for the infrastructure upgrade scheme at IDA Coes Road Industrial Park in Dundalk, Co. Louth. The scope encompasses civil engineering works for road and associated infrastructure improvements.

The constituent activities include:

• Roadworks: Upgrade of footpaths and resurfacing of existing roads. This involves management/supervision of construction works of a similar scale or nature.
• Drainage Network: Repairs, installation, and connections to the drainage network. This requires management/supervision of construction works related to drainage.
• Traffic Management: Implementation of traffic management systems during construction. This necessitates management/supervision of construction works involving traffic management of a similar scale or nature.
• Pavement Construction: Compliance with requirements for pavement construction, horizontal alignments, surface levels, and surface regularity. This includes cold weather working, use of surfaces by traffic and construction plant, and general requirements for sub-bases and bases.
• Utilities and Services: Management of existing services and mains, including locating and supporting pipes, cables, and apparatus. This involves obtaining consent for service interruption and informing the Employer's Representative of arrangements with owners of services, statutory undertakers, and public authorities.
• Water Management: Execution of work in conditions with the presence of water, including dealing with existing flows of water, sewage, and similar.
• Hard Material Excavation: Designation and management of hard materials, including existing pavements, footways, paved areas, and foundations in masses exceeding 0.20 cubic metres.
• Material Compliance: Adherence to standards for aggregate, uPVC work, and jointing materials as specified in relevant British Standards (BS EN) and Irish Standards (IS EN). For example, compliance with IS EN 1916 & IS6 2004 for uPVC work in trenches.
• Quality Assurance: Compliance with Quality Assurance schemes and provision of certificates of conformity. This includes preparation and supply of detailed working drawings, awaiting approvals, and complying with legal requirements.
• Health and Safety: Adherence to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated regulations, including risk assessments, method statements, and site safety management.
• Measurement and Pricing: Work will be measured and priced in accordance with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) Publications, specifically CC-RMP-00010, "Introduction to the Requirements for Measuring and Pricing." Rates and prices are to be entered to two decimal places and are deemed to be full inclusive values covering labour, materials, plant, temporary works, general obligations, overheads, and profit.

3. Background & buyer context

This procurement is for an infrastructure upgrade scheme at the IDA Coes Road Industrial Park in Dundalk, Co. Louth. IDA Ireland, the contracting authority, is responsible for attracting foreign direct investment into Ireland and supporting its expansion. Industrial parks are a key component of their strategy to provide suitable locations for businesses. The upgrade scheme aims to enhance the existing infrastructure within the park, likely to support current tenants or attract new investment by improving accessibility, utility provision, and overall site functionality. The procurement aligns with IDA Ireland's ongoing development and maintenance of its property portfolio across the country.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

• Turnover requirement: Minimum average annual turnover of €1,000,000.00 arising from General Construction/Civil Engineering work over the past 5 years.
• Insurance:
• Public Liability Insurance: Minimum indemnity limit of €6,500,000 for any one event. Maximum excess of €10,000 for property damage only.
• Employer's Liability Insurance: Minimum indemnity limit of €13,000,000 for any one event.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: Minimum indemnity limit of €6,500,000 annual aggregate limit. Maximum excess is the greater of 2% of the tenderer's annual turnover or €5,000.
• Certifications:
• Safety Management System: Must be in accordance with ISO 45001:2018 or equivalent. Certified membership of Safe-T-Cert may be deemed equivalent.
• Past experience: Tenderers must provide details of a minimum of three (maximum of five) projects completed in the past 5 years that are similar in nature and complexity to the works required. These projects must demonstrate:
• Management/Supervision of construction works involving the upgrade of footpaths and resurfacing of an existing road.
• Management/Supervision of construction works related to drainage network repairs, installation, and connections.
• Management/Supervision of construction works involving traffic management. The tenderer must have been the main works contractor on these schemes.
• Personnel:
• Senior Engineer: Must hold a Level 8 qualification and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in an engineering role, with a minimum of 10 years' experience in the Civil Engineering Industry post-graduation.
• Management Staff: Must have appropriate educational/professional qualifications and experience, with Health and Safety qualifications, training, and experience relevant to the works.
• Personnel: Must have appropriate educational and professional qualifications and experience, with Health and Safety qualifications, training, and experience relevant to the works.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

5. Award criteria & scoring

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