3.00  Site Conditions/Environmental - The cost base for this category is the construction and design portion of the contract value

3.01

Relocation of Municipal Services

Risk that a relocation of municipal services could result in delays or additional costs.

Risk that existing Utility services are inadequate. If Owner has taken responsibility for provision of services then this could result in a change of scope.

3.02

Existing Condition Information provided by the Province

Risk that reports provided to bidders is inadequate and does not sufficiently describe the existing building conditions. This could result in the contractor having a claim for additional time and costs.

3.03

Geotechnical

Risk that Geotechnical reports provided to tenderers are incomplete. This could result in the contractor having a claim for additional time and costs. Magnitude of risk will vary depending on particular site conditions and foundation designs.

3.04

Environmental Condition of Site

Risk that Environmental reports provided to tenderers contain errors. This could result in the contractor having a claim for additional time and costs. Magnitude of risk will vary depending on particular site conditions. Tenderers will insist that they can rely upon the environmental reports provided in the tender documentation.

3.05

Archaeological

Risk that archaeological finds will result in a delay and increased costs.

3.06

Construction activity results in contamination

Risk that construction activity results in contamination of the site. This could result in temporary closure of the site and delay in contract completion.