TENDER ADDENDUM - TENDER FOR REPAIR OF THE PONT MAURIL BELANGER

(MATTAWA RIVER) BRIDGE

CONTRACT NO. 2020-01

Addendum No. 1: July 13, 2020

The following modifications and clarifications are taken into consideration when tendering on this

Contract and when entering into the Form of Tender to do the work they shall become a part thereof.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove and replace Page 3 of the Tender Specifications document and replace with the revised

Page 3, Addendum No. 1.

2. Remove page A-1 and A-2 in the Tender and Bonding Information and replace with A-1 and A-2,

Addendum No. 1.

3. Remove page C-3 in the Form of Tender and replace with C-3, Addendum No. 1.

4. Remove Section E Special Provisions General Pages E-6 and E-7 and replace with revised

Section E Special Provisions General Pages E-6 and E-7, Addendum 1.

5. Remove Fisheries and Oceans Canada Letter dated June 22, 2020 from Appendix G and replace

with revised letter dated July 8, 2020.

ATTACHMENTS:

Tender General Information (1 page total)

Section A: Tender and Bonding Information, pages A-1 and A-2 (2 pages total)

Section C: Form of Tender, page C-3 (1 page total)

Section E: Special Provisions – General (2 pages total)

Appendix G: Agency Permits and Communications (5 pages total)

Receipt of this addendum shall be acknowledged as outlined in Section A: Tender and Bonding

Information. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the tender bid.

End of Addendum No. 1

Addendum No. 1

DOCUMENTS:

Tender General Information

1. Page 3 has been amended to clarify the changes to the Tender Deposit requirements. Bid bonds are

now an acceptable for of Tender Deposit, in addition to Certified Cheque or Bank Draft. The

requirement for the Tender Deposit has been amended to 10% upon submission of the submitted

Tender Form.

Section A: Tender and Bonding Information

1. The date of the tender closing has been extended to July 22, 2020. Remove and replace 2. Tender

Closing Date information and replace with following:

2. Tender Closing Date

Tenders for the “Tender Enclosed / Town of Mattawa, Repair of the Pont Mauril Bélanger

(Mattawa River) Bridge” will be received until:

___ 2:00 PM, LOCAL TIME Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Bidders are solely responsible for ensuring that their Tender is received and time stamped before

the date and time stated above. Receipt of each Tender will be confirmed by the Owner’s time

clock stamp. No other time clock stamp will be considered valid. The Owner will not be

responsible for any Tender received or time stamped after the stated closing time, and will not

consider any such Tender.

2. Bid bonds shall be accepted as an alternative to certified cheque or bank draft. Remove and replace 5.

Tender Deposit information and replace with the following:

5. Tender Deposit

Each tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft payable to the

Municipality, equal to or greater than the amount shown in the following table and must be

enclosed in the same envelope as the tender. Bid Bonds are also an acceptable form of deposit.

Amount of Contractor's Tender Minimum Deposit Required

250,000.00 or less $10.000.00

250,000.01 to 500,000.00 $25,000.00

500,000.01 to 1,000,000.00 $50,000.00

1,000,000.01 to 2,000,000.00 $100,000.00

2,000,000.01 and over $200,000.00

Section C: Form of Tender

1. Bid bonds shall be accepted as an alternative to certified cheque or bank draft. Remove and replace

line 7 with the following:

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7. Attached to this Tender is a tender deposit in the amount specified in the "Tender and Bonding

Information" made payable to the Municipality/Owner, the proceeds of which shall, upon

acceptance of this Tender, constitute a deposit which must be forfeited to the Corporation if I/WE

fail to file with the Corporation the completed Bonds specified in the "Tender and Bonding

Information" and an executed Contract Agreement for the performance of the work within ten

(10) days from the date of notification of the acceptance of this Tender by the Corporation.

Section E: Special Provisions - General

1. Work Permits: The Contractor is advised that DFO has provided the Town with an updated Letter of

Authorization outlining additional timing restrictions should a temporary clean rock pad be installed

for construction access at the site. A Fisheries Act Authorization is currently underway to permit

construction of the platform within the required construction timing windows required, however, for

the purposes of bidding, the Contractor shall assume that access can only be provided by means of a

floating barge / platform as outlined in the Contract Documents.

Remove and replace section 23: Work Permits, with the following:

The Contractor is hereby advised that the Town of Mattawa has obtained the Permit –

“Development, Interference with Wetlands, and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses” from

the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA). The conditions of the permit requires

the Contractor’s submission of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, as well as confirmation of

access and construction staging that will be implemented as part of the Contractor’s operations.

Submissions shall be made to:

Valerie Murphy

Regulations Officer

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority

Valerie.Murphy@nbmca.ca

A copy of the Permit and conditions are included in the Tender Documents reference material.

The NBMCA was also consulted on the potential for an alternative access platform utilizing a

temporary working platform constructed within the water (temporary clean rock pad). An

amendment to the Permit is required including confirmation on the Contractor’s proposed details

should a temporary clean rock pad be desired. A condition for NBMCA approval would also be

contingent upon DFO approval and authorization of the work. The submission of a tender will be

construed as the Tenderer’s declaration that they have visited the site, are familiar with the

conditions and are aware of the Permit conditions and agency permit requirements should

amendment to the proposed work plan be proposed by the Contractor.

The Contractor is alerted to the conditions outline by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for

environmental provisions under the Contract. No authorization or permitting is required from DFO

for work outlined in the Contract Drawings. Fisheries Act Authorization is currently underway for

use of an alternative access platform utilizing a temporary platform constructed in front of the

abutment from the base of the riverbed. A copy of the Letter of Advice for the barge and temporary

clean rock pad from DFO is included in the Tender Documents reference material. The Contractor

is hereby alerted that Fisheries Act Authorization may not be in place upon Contract Award and

therefore, the Contractor shall assume work shall be completed with barge access only.

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No other permits or authorizations are deemed required for completion of the work, based on the

work plan and procedures outlined in the Contract Documents for completion of the work.

Appendix G: Agency Permits and Communications

1. DFO provided an updated Letter of Authorization for the work considering the temporary rock

platform as a construction access option.

Addendum No. 1

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MATTAWA

TENDER FOR REPAIR OF THE

PONT MAURIL BELANGER (MATTAWA RIVER) BRIDGE

CONTRACT NO. 2020-01

Sealed tenders, plainly marked “Tender Enclosed / Town of Mattawa, Repair of the Pont Mauril

Bélanger (Mattawa River) Bridge” as to contents, will be received by The Town of Mattawa, until:

2:00 PM, LOCAL TIME Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Complete tender documents will be available at the Town of Mattawa Municipal Office, 160 Water Street

on payment of a non-refundable deposit of $100.00 per set. Cheques should be made payable to The

Corporation of the Town of Mattawa. An electronic copy of the Tender can also be provided by via. email

at no charge upon request.

Tenders will be opened at The Corporation of the Town of Mattawa Municipal Office, 160 Water Street

Mattawa Ontario on July 22, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

Tenders must be submitted on the Tender Form provided, accompanied by a tender deposit for 10% of the

total Tender amount as noted in the Instruction to Tenderers, made payable to The Corporation of the

Town of Mattawa.

The lowest or any tender shall not necessarily be accepted.

Town of Mattawa

c/o Francine Desormeau, Interim CAO

/Clerk/Deputy-Treasurer

160 Water Street

Mattawa, Ontario, P0H 1V0

Telephone: (705)-744-5611

Email: francine.desormeau@mattawa.ca

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TENDER AND BONDING INFORMATION

Addendum No. 1

1. Project Description

Repairs to the Pont Mauril Bélanger (Mattawa River) Bridge including, but not limited to:

Infill voids below the footing of the West Abutment, which will require underwater

pressure grouting and dive team to facilitate the work.

Install soil anchors and complete associated modifications including localized concrete

repairs to the West Abutment.

Install permanent rock protection at the West Abutment.

All provisions for access, traffic control, and environmental protection as required to

complete the work.

2. Tender Closing Date

Tenders for the “Tender Enclosed / Town of Mattawa, Repair of the Pont Mauril Bélanger

(Mattawa River) Bridge” will be received until:

___ 2:00 PM, LOCAL TIME Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Bidders are solely responsible for ensuring that their Tender is received and time stamped before

the date and time stated above. Receipt of each Tender will be confirmed by the Owner’s time

clock stamp. No other time clock stamp will be considered valid. The Owner will not be

responsible for any Tender received or time stamped after the stated closing time, and will not

consider any such Tender.

3. Tender Closing Location

SEALED TENDERS must be received in a sealed envelope, identifying the Bidder’s name and

CLEARLY marked "“Tender Enclosed / Town of Mattawa, Repair of the Pont Mauril

Bélanger (Mattawa River) Bridge ” and will be addressed to:

Francine Desormeau, Interim CAO/Clerk/Deputy-Treasurer

160 Water Street

Mattawa, Ontario, P0H 1V0

Telephone: (705)-744-5611

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If tenders are delivered by hand, they must be taken to 160 Water Street, Mattawa, Ontario. The

Owner will not be responsible for any lost Tenders or for those Tenders that are not delivered to

the proper location.

4. Contact Person

The Town of Mattawa are the official and sole distributor of this RFT and any addenda. If a

Bidder obtains this tender document by means other than through the Town of Mattawa, the

accuracy of the tender documents and receipt of any addenda is the sole responsibility of the

Bidder. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to regularly check with the distributor of this RFT for

any addenda that may be issued prior to the closing date/time.

All inquiries must be in writing only to the distributor of this RFT by email to:

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TENDER AND BONDING INFORMATION

Addendum No. 1

Ms. Francine Desormeau

Email: francine.desormeau@mattawa.ca

with copy to:

Mr. Nathan Bakker, P. Eng.

Email: nbakker@dillon.ca

Enquiries will be received until 5 p.m. five (5) business days prior to the tender closing. All

responses to enquiries will be made by the distributor a minimum of two (2) business days prior

to tender closing.

The distributor of the RFT will respond to all Proponents as may be necessary and appropriate.

No other representative from the Owner or Contract Administrator is to be contacted for

clarification on any aspect of this tender. No oral interpretation must be effective to modify any

of the provisions of the Contract Documents.

5. Tender Deposit

Each tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft payable to the

Municipality, equal to or greater than the amount shown in the following table and must be

enclosed in the same envelope as the tender. Bid Bonds are also an acceptable form of deposit.

Amount of Contractor's Tender Minimum Deposit Required

250,000.00 or less $10.000.00

250,000.01 to 500,000.00 $25,000.00

500,000.01 to 1,000,000.00 $50,000.00

1,000,000.01 to 2,000,000.00 $100,000.00

2,000,000.01 and over $200,000.00

6. Agreement to Bond

Each tender must be accompanied by the attached Agreement to Bond Form or acceptable

equivalent completed by the Bonding Company.

7. Schedule Submission

The Contractor will submit, at the time of tending, the Contractor’s Preliminary Schedule of

Work. The Contractor’s Preliminary Schedule of Work will provide for, at a minimum, a simple

bar chart of activities of major headings or working items derived from the Form of Tender.

8. Performance & Labour and Material Payment Bonds

When the Contract Agreement is signed, the successful Bidder must furnish a Performance Bond

for 100% of the tender amount and a Labour and Material Payment Bond for 50% of the Tender

amount. Both bonds to be issued by a bonding company. The Labour and Material Bond must be

as per Form 31, Labour and Material Payment Bond under Section 85.1 of the Construction Act.

The Performance Bond must be as per Form 32, Performance Bond under Section 85.1 of the

Construction Act.

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6. I/WE agree that this offer is to continue open to acceptance until the formal Contract is executed

by the successful tenderer for the said work or until 30 calendar days after said opening,

whichever event first occurs; and that the Municipality/Owner may, at any time within that

period, without notice, accept this tender whether any other tender had been previously accepted

or not.

7. Attached to this Tender is a certified cheque in the amount specified in the "Tender and Bonding

Information" made payable to the Municipality/Owner, the proceeds of which shall, upon

acceptance of this Tender, constitute a deposit which must be forfeited to the Corporation if I/WE

fail to file with the Corporation the completed Bonds specified in the "Tender and Bonding

Information" and an executed Contract Agreement for the performance of the work within ten

(10) days from the date of notification of the acceptance of this Tender by the Corporation.

8. I/WE hereby agree that notification of acceptance of this Tender must be in writing, and may be

sent by prepaid post, and if sent by prepaid post, acceptance must be deemed to have been made

on the date of the mailing of such notification.

9. I/WE hereby agree that the work specified in the Contract will be performed in strict accordance

with the Plan/Profiles, Standard Drawings, Specifications, Special Provisions and General

Conditions.

Name of Contractor

Witness or Seal

PER:

Signature of Contractor

Dated at __________________ this ________ day of _____________________ 2020

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The Fire Department must be immediately notified of any gas leak and is available to assist with

other emergencies on the work site.

9. ROAD AUTHORITY/MUNICIPAL/BUSINESS SIGNS

The Contractor must carefully remove and satisfactorily replace all route marker, business

advertising, pedestrian and other identification and traffic signs which must be removed in order to

carry out the work. The Contractor is to co-ordinate with the Contract Administrator to verify

relocation points.

All legal traffic signs must be maintained. If they are to be moved, the local road authority must

be consulted and approve.

All costs associated with the removal, protection and relocation of signs will be deemed to be

included in the Contract price for the items associated with this requirement.

10. CONTRACTOR'S WORK AND STORAGE AREAS

The Contractor must make all necessary arrangements for his own work and storage areas at or

near the site.

11. WARRANTY PERIOD

The Contractor will be responsible for the warranty of the Work for a 12-month period in

accordance with OPSS.MUNI 100 GC 7.16 Warranty.

12. TREE PROTECTION

Protection from the Contractor’s operations of trees not designated for removal must be ensured

by, but not restricted to the following:

The Contractor must ensure that his operations do not cause flooding or sediment deposition on

areas where trees not designated for removal are located.

Unless the Contract requires work within the dripline of trees not designated for removal,

equipment must not be operated within that dripline area. When the Contract requires work within

the dripline of trees not designated for removal, operation of equipment within that dripline area

must be kept to the minimum necessary to perform the work required.

Equipment and vehicles must not be parked, repaired or refuelled, nor must construction materials

be stored, or earth materials be stockpiled within the dripline areas of any tree not designated for

removal.

The dripline of a tree must be considered to be the ground surface directly beneath the tips of its outmost branches.

13. WORK PERMITS

The Contractor is hereby advised that the Town of Mattawa has obtained the Permit –

“Development, Interference with Wetlands, and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses” from

the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA). The conditions of the permit requires

the Contractor’s submission of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, as well as confirmation of

access and construction staging that will be implemented as part of the Contractor’s operations.

Submissions shall be made to:

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Valerie Murphy Regulations Officer North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority Valerie.Murphy@nbmca.ca

A copy of the Permit and conditions are included in the Tender Documents reference material.

The NBMCA was also consulted on the potential for an alternative access platform utilizing a

temporary working platform constructed within the water (temporary clean rock pad). An

amendment to the Permit is required including confirmation on the Contractor’s proposed details

should a temporary clean rock pad be desired. A condition for NBMCA approval would also be

contingent upon DFO approval or authorization of the work. The submission of a tender will be

construed as the Tenderer’s declaration that they have visited the site, are familiar with the

conditions and are aware of the Permit conditions and agency permit requirements should

amendment to the proposed work plan be proposed by the Contractor.

The Contractor is alerted to the conditions outlined by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for

environmental provisions under the Contract. No authorization or permitting is required from DFO

for work outlined in the Contract Drawings. Review under the Fisheries Act is currently underway

for use of an alternative access platform utilizing a temporary platform constructed in front of the

abutment from the base of the riverbed within the fisheries Restricted Activity Period. A copy of

the Letter of Advice for the barge and temporary clean rock pad from DFO is included in the Tender

Documents reference material. The Contractor is hereby alerted that DFO approval or Fisheries

Act Authorization (if required) may not be in place upon Contract Award and therefore, the

Contractor shall assume work shall be completed with barge access only.

No other permits or authorizations are deemed required for completion of the work, based on the

work plan and procedures outlined in the Contract Documents for completion of the work.

14. CONTRACT LIMITS

The Owner reserves the right to reduce or extend the limits of this Contract, should the Owner

determine it is necessary at their sole discretion and to coincide with the funds available.

Any change in the Contract limits or extent of the work must be considered as relating solely to

quantities and payment for the work must be made at the appropriate Contract unit price. In the

case of an extension of the Contract limits, the Contractor will be eligible for a pro rata extension

of time based on the value of the additional work when the Contract unit prices are applied to the

additional quantities.

The application of Subsection GC 8.01.02 of the OPSS.MUNI General Conditions of Contract, will

be based on the adjusted tender quantities subsequent to the change in the Contract limits.

15. CONTRACTOR'S SCHEDULE OF WORK

The Contractor will submit, at the time of Tendering, the Contractor’s Preliminary Schedule of

Work. The Contractor’s Preliminary Schedule of Work will provide for, at a minimum, a simple

bar chart of activities of major headings of working items derived from the Form of Tender.

Within 10 days of Contract Award, the Contractor must prepare and update, as required, a Detailed

Schedule of Work of the operations, indicating the critical path and controlling operations, the

proposed methods of construction and sequence of work and the time the Contractor proposes to

complete the various items of work within the time specified in the Contract Documents. If, during

the implementation of the Works, the Contractor’s schedule is materially affected by changes in

the work, the Contractor shall submit an updated construction schedule, if requested by the Contract

Administrator, within 7 days of the request. This updated schedule must show how the Contractor

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Fisheries and Oceans

Canada

Pêches et Océans

Canada

Central and Arctic Region Région du Centre et de l’Arctique

Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program Programme de protection du poisson et de son habitat

650-2010 12th Avenue 650-2010 12e Avenue

Regina, SK Regina, SK

S4P 0M3 S4P 0M3

Your file Votre référence

July 08, 2020

Our file Notre référence

20-HCAA-00786

The Corporation of The Town of Mattawa

ATTENTION: Francine Desormeau

160 Water Street

Mattawa, ON

P0H 1V0

Subject: Emergency Bridge Repairs, Mattawa River, Mattawa, ON –

Implementation of Measures to Avoid and Mitigate the Potential for

Prohibited Effects to Fish and Fish Habitat

Dear Francine Desormeau:

The Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (the Program) of Fisheries and Oceans

Canada (DFO) received your proposal on May 11, 2020. We understand that you propose

to:

Complete emergency repairs on the bridge west abutment due to severe

undermining;

Install a temporary (up to 2 months) access pad (150 m2 above water; 300 m2 at

base), as a result of insufficient clearance for equipment under the bridge; and

Repairs include placement of formwork around the base of the existing abutment,

structural injections, placement of soil anchors, and placement of rock riprap at

base of west abutment from downstream and upstream to prevent future scour.

Works will be performed from shore, barge, temporary access pad, and with

divers.

We understand the following aquatic species listed under the Species at Risk Act may use

the area in the vicinity of where your proposal is to be located:

Hickorynut Mussel (Obovaria olivaria) listed as Endangered

Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) listed as Threatened

Our review considered the following information:

Request for Review Form and Supporting Documents received on May 11 and 21,

2020;

Updated Letter of Advice forTemporary Clean Rock PadAccess

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Email correspondence between Jessica Wright (Dillon Consulting Limited) and

Lucas Coletti (DFO) on May 21 and 22, 2020;

Telephone conversation between Jessica Wright (Dillon Consulting Limited) and

Lucas Coletti (DFO) on May 25, 2020;

Email correspondence between Jessica Wright (Dillon Consulting Limited) and

Christiane Brito Uherek (DFO) on June 05, 08, 10, 26, and 29, 2020;

Telephone conversation between Shamus Snell (MNRF) and Christiane Brito

Uherek (DFO) on July 03, 2020; and,

Email correspondence between Shamus Snell (MNRF) and Christiane Brito

Uherek (DFO) on July 02 and 06, 2020.

Your proposal has been reviewed to determine whether it is likely to result in:

the death of fish by means other than fishing and the harmful alteration, disruption

or destruction of fish habitat which are prohibited under subsections 34.4(1) and

35(1) of the Fisheries Act; and

effects to listed aquatic species at risk, any part of their critical habitat or the

residences of their individuals in a manner which is prohibited under sections 32,

33 and subsection 58(1) of the Species at Risk Act; and

the importation, possession, transportation or release of aquatic invasive species set

out in Part 2 of the schedule of the Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations which are

prohibited under sections 6, 7, 8 and 9 of the Regulations; and

the introduction of aquatic species into regions or bodies of water frequented by fish

where they are not indigenous, which is prohibited under section 10 of the Aquatic

Invasive Species Regulations.

The aforementioned impacts are prohibited unless authorized under their respective

legislation and regulations.

To avoid and mitigate the potential for prohibited effects to fish and fish habitat (as listed

above), we recommend implementing the measures listed below:

Time in-water works, undertakings and activities observing the Restricted Activity

Period (RAP - Northeast ON: Spring Spawning Period: April 1 - June 15; Fall

Spawning Period: September 1 - June 15) to protect fish, including their eggs,

juveniles, spawning adults and/or the organisms upon which they feed;

Limit the duration of in-water works, undertakings and activities so that it does

not diminish the ability of fish to carry out one or more of their life processes (i.e.,

spawning, rearing, feeding, migrating);

In-water works, undertakings, and activities have been designed and planned such

that loss or disturbance to aquatic habitat is minimized and sensitive spawning

habitats are avoided, and impacts to SARA-listed aquatic species, their residences

or critical habitat are avoided;

Retain a qualified environmental professional to ensure appropriate protocols are

applied and applicable permits for relocating fish are obtained and to capture any

fish trapped within an isolated/enclosed area at the work site and safely relocate

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them to an appropriate location in the same waters. Fish may need to be relocated

again, should flooding occur on the site;

Capture, relocate and monitor for fish trapped within isolated, enclosed, or

dewatered areas;

Limit impacts on riparian vegetation to those approved for the work, undertaking

or activity:

o Do not remove riparian vegetation if the riparian area is identified as part

of critical habitat of an aquatic listed species at risk;

o Clearing of riparian vegetation should be kept to a minimum: use existing

trails, roads or cut lines wherever possible to avoid disturbance to the

riparian vegetation and prevent soil compaction;

o Limit access to banks or areas adjacent to waterbodies;

o Prune or top the vegetation instead of grubbing/uprooting;

o Limit grubbing on watercourse banks to the area required for the footprint

of works, undertaking or activity;

o Construct access points and approaches perpendicular to the watercourse

or waterbody;

o Remove vegetation or species selectively and in phases;

o Re-vegetate the disturbed area with native species suitable for the site;

Replace/restore any disturbed habitat features and remediate any areas impacted

by the work, undertaking or activity;

Maintain an appropriate depth and flow (i.e., base flow and seasonal flow of

water) for the protection of fish and fish habitat;

Develop, implement, and maintain an erosion and sediment control plan to

minimize sedimentation of the waterbody during all phases of the work,

undertaking or activity:

o Install effective erosion and sediment control measures prior to beginning

of work, undertaking or activity in order to stabilize all erodible and

exposed areas;

o Conduct all in-water works, undertakings or activities in isolation of open

or flowing water to reduce the introduction of sediment into the

watercourse;

o Schedule work to avoid wet, windy and rainy periods (and heed weather

advisories) that may result in high flow volumes and/ or increase erosion

and sedimentation;

o Inspect and maintain regularly the erosion and sediment control measures

and structures during all phases of the project;

o Operate machinery on land, or from barges or on ice;

o Monitor the watercourse to observe signs of sedimentation during all

phases of the work, undertaking or activity and take corrective action;

o Immediately stabilize shoreline or banks disturbed by any activity

associated with the project to prevent erosion and/or sedimentation,

preferably through re-vegetation with native species suitable for the site;

Develop and implement a response plan to avoid a spill of deleterious substances:

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o Plan activities near water such that materials such as paint, primers,

blasting abrasives, rust solvents, degreasers, grout, poured concrete or

other chemicals do not enter the watercourse;

o Ensure that building material used in a watercourse has been handled and

treated in a manner to prevent the release or leaching of substances into the

water that may be deleterious to fish;

o Keep an emergency spill kit on site during the work, undertaking or

activity;

o Ensure that machinery and equipment arrives on site in a clean condition

and is maintained free of fluid leaks, invasive species and noxious weeds;

o Wash, refuel and service machinery and store fuel and other materials for

the machinery in such a way as to prevent any deleterious substances from

entering the water;

o Remove all construction materials from site upon project completion;

If replacement rock reinforcement/armouring is required to stabilize eroding or

exposed areas, then ensure that appropriately-sized, clean rock is used; and that

rock is installed at a similar slope to maintain a uniform bank/shoreline and

natural stream/shoreline alignment;

Ensure that all in-water works, undertakings, and activities, or associated in-water

structures, do not interfere with fish passage, constrict the channel width, or

reduce flows, or result in the stranding or death of fish;

Minimize the removal of natural woody debris, rocks, sand or other materials

from the banks, the shoreline or the bed of the waterbody below the ordinary high

water mark. If material is removed from the waterbody, set it aside and return it to

the original location once construction activities are completed;

Prior to the installation of temporary and permanent structures in-water, utilize

divers to screen riverbed substrate and mussels presence;

In cases where sand substrate are encountered, a net should be used to sweep the

bottom of the river to investigate if mussels are present, if Hickorynut Mussel

presence is confirmed, then scouring so mussels can be washed out;

Avoid fording of the watercourse, if no alternative crossing method is available,

and repeated crossings of the watercourse are required, construct a temporary

crossing structure;

Aquatic invasive species are introduced and spread through transporting sands and

sediments and using contaminated construction equipment. To prevent aquatic

invasive species during construction in aquatic environment: clean, drain and dry

any equipment used in the water, and never move organisms or water from one

body of water to another.

Provided that you incorporate these measures into your plans, the Program is of the view

that your proposal will not require an authorization under the Fisheries Act or the Species

at Risk Act.

Should your plans change or if you have omitted some information in your proposal,

further review by the Program may be required. Consult our website (http://www.dfo-

mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/index-eng.html) or consult with a qualified environmental consultant

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to determine if further review may be necessary. It remains your responsibility to remain

in compliance with the Fisheries Act, avoid prohibited effects on listed aquatic species at

risk, any part of their critical habitat or the residences of their individuals, and prevent the

introduction of non-indigenous species.

It is also your Duty to Notify DFO if you have caused, or are about to cause, the death of

fish by means other than fishing and/or the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of

fish habitat. Such notifications should be directed to (http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw-

ppe/CONTACT-eng.html).

We recommend that you notify this office at least 10 days before starting your

project. A copy of this letter should be kept on site while the work is in progress. It

remains your responsibility to meet all other federal, territorial, provincial and municipal

requirements that apply to your proposal.

If you have any questions with the content of this letter, please contact Christiane Brito

Uherek at (306) 780-5200 or by email at Christiane.BritoUherek@dfo-mpo.gc.ca. Please

refer to the file number referenced above when corresponding with the Program.

Yours sincerely,

David Braun

A/Senior Biologist, Linear Development

Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program

cc: Christiane Brito Uherek, DFO

Addendum No. 1