North End Sewage Treatment Plant (NEWPCC) - Railcar Moving Equipment and Service

D2. SCOPE OF WORK D2.1 The Work to be done under the Contract shall consist of the provision of a Mobile Railcar Mover for monthly rental to facilitate the movement of loaded and empty freight railcars within the North End Sewage Treatment Plant (NEWPCC) and all things necessary to facilitate these movements for the period from January 1, 2027 until December 31, 2027, with the option of four (4) mutually agreed upon one (1) year extensions. D2.2 The City may negotiate the extension option with the Contractor within ninety (90) Calendar Days prior to the expiry date of the Contract. The City shall incur no liability to the Contractor as a result of such negotiations. D2.3 Changes resulting from such negotiations shall become effective on January 1st of the respective year. Changes to the Contract shall not be implemented by the Contractor without written approval by the Contract Administrator. D2.4 Bidders are advised that, in future, the City may be participating in collaborative procurement initiatives with other levels of government. Accordingly, extensions to this Contract may not be exercised. D2.5 The major components of the Work are as follows: (a) Supply of a Contractor owned Mobile Railcar Mover for monthly rental to handle railcar movements at the NEWPCC site. (i) The Mobile Railcar Mover shall be capable of clearing snow and ice to facilitate safe movements of railcars on the siding. (b) Performing and reporting monthly siding inspections, including pre and post inspections when required due to deficiencies in accordance with E3. (c) Movement and handling of freight railcars within the industrial siding and railcar unloading shelter(s) with the use of a Mobile Railcar Mover as and when called to do so by the City. (i) The Contractor shall respond to a call by the City within 24 hours or less (i.e., next day service is required). (d) Siding Snow Clearing in accordance with E5; and (e) Siding Maintenance and Minor Track Repairs in accordance with E6. D2.6 Th