Scope of Work
The contract involves the Construction of Sidewalks on the following streets in Mount Forest, Township of Wellington North under Contract No. RFT 2024-004:
Project Locations
- Wellington Street East (between Main Street South and Fergus Street South)
- Wellington Street West (between Main Street South and Elgin Street South)
- Dublin Street (between Waterloo Street and Princess Ann Street)
Scope of Work Details
- Sidewalk Construction & Replacement
- Installation of 638 m² of new concrete sidewalk.
- Removal and replacement of deteriorated sections.
- Application of sawcutting (230 m) to ensure smooth transitions.
- Installation of new pedestrian ramps and accessibility improvements.
- Pavement and Roadway Adjustments
- Hot Mix Asphalt (130 m²) resurfacing where needed.
- Coordination of road closures and pedestrian detours for safety.
- Restoration & Finishing Work
- Application of topsoil and sodding in disturbed areas.
- Cleanup and debris removal to restore the site to a usable state.
Regulations and Compliance Requirements
The project must comply with the following regulations and standards:
- Accessibility Compliance:
- All sidewalks and ramps must meet AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) standards.
- Workplace and Safety Compliance:
- Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
- Compliance with Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 7 for traffic control.
- Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by all workers.
- Construction and Engineering Standards:
- All concrete work must meet Ontario Provincial Standards (OPSS 1350).
- Pavement work must comply with OPSS 310 – Hot Mix Asphalt Paving.
- Utility and tree protection must follow Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD).
- Permits and Approvals:
- The contractor must obtain necessary municipal permits before work begins.
- Any utility relocations or service interruptions require approval from the Township of Wellington North.
