Proponents may be permitted access to the site(s) where the Project will be constructed to conduct site investigations. Site investigation provides proponents with the opportunity to personally review the site, where the Project will be constructed and satisfy themselves regarding the technical aspects of the Project.
Site investigation will be arranged according to the following protocols:
■ Proponents will request access to the site for site investigation through the Service Delivery Ministry (if owned by the province) or the SIO (if owned by the SIO). Proponents must submit a written plan outlining what tests or investigations are to be performed and the requested dates of access;
■ Proponents will be required to meet the insurance requirements of the entity granting access to the site(s);
■ Proponents may be allowed to conduct site investigation up until the final submission deadline for the RFP;
■ Proponents may be allowed to visit the site more than once for site investigation. Nonetheless, the Service Delivery Ministry and the SIO reserve the right to limit the number of site visits to ensure fairness of the process;
■ Proponents may be required to enter into an agreement with the entity granting access to the site for the site investigation. The agreement must be executed prior to access to the site being granted to proponents. The terms and conditions should be identified in the RFP;
■ The Service Delivery Ministry or the SIO will endeavour to accommodate the date and time of preference for proponents to access the site; and
■ Proponents are required to report any accidents that have occurred during their site investigation.