This Request for Quotations (the "RFQ") is an invitation by the Government of Bermuda (the "Government") to prospective respondents to submit non-binding quotations for Site Investigation and Structural Assessment, as further described in Section A of the RFQ Particulars (Appendix D) (the "Deliverables").

The existing Reservoir is 225ft long 33ft wide 26ft deep.  All work is to be carried out under the supervision of a Registered Engineer.  This work involves the wet core sampling of the concrete floor and walls to determine the existence of possible voids. Subsequent to the cores trenches are to be cut into the floor as directed by the Ministry Engineer.  There are 20 no. Concrete support beams for the roof structure which are to be inspected by sounding or alternative means to ensure the concrete is sound and the reinforcement cover is fully intact.  The supports of the beams to be inspected to ensure proper integrity.

This Proposal involves:

Removal of unsound and loose materials

Core 113 No. 4" core drillings as indicated on the supplied drawings

Excavate a trench to below concrete slab between core drillings where a void is determined under the floor slab.

RFP Contact

For the purposes of this procurement process, the "RFQ Contact" will be:

Mr. J. Christopher, email: tjchristopher@gov.bm

Important Dates

*All times listed are in Bermuda local time.

Pre-Bid / Site Visit Meeting

Respondents or their official representative(s) on their own cost and responsibility are advised to attend the Pre-Bid meeting and Site tour to examine the site of the proposed work, so as to be fully acquainted with existing conditions and limitations.  While attendance is not mandatory Respondents are strongly advised to attend and attendance will be part of the bid assessment.

2. A site visit for all Respondents will be conducted at 10:00 AM, AST Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Fort Prospect Site, Fort Hill Rd. Devonshire.
3. The Ministry reserves the right to refuse any request for individual conducted site tours, at any other time than that identified in this RFQ.
4. The Respondent may schedule additional site visits for further investigations by contacting the RFQ Contact.
5. The Respondents or their official representative must register their presence with the RFQ Contact at the start of the meeting stating the name of the company they represent their email address and phone number.
6. The purpose of the meeting will be to visually review the site conditions, clarify issues and to answer questions on any matter that may be raised at that stage.
7. Minutes of the meeting, including copies of the questions raised and responses given, will be furnished expeditiously to Respondents.  Any modifications of the RFQ documents that may become necessary as a result of the site tour meeting will be made and furnished to all Respondents.

**Late submissions will not be accepted.