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Package # VB-S-C-2018-23 QBE Nomination Closing Date March 20, 2018
Title Dam Safety Tender Issue Date March 24, 2018
    Bid Closing Date April 9, 2018

For more information contact: Dwayne Chiasson
Procurement Analyst 1
Newfoundland and Labrador Operations
Vale
Bldg. 311, 5-Wing Goose Bay,
P.O. Box 2534, Stn. B
A0P 1E0
Tel: 709-896-6426
Fax: 709-752-3459
Dir: 709-752-7507
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Contract Scope

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">The objective of this proposal is to undertake an audit-style DSR for the South Sedimentation Pond that meets the requirements of the CDA Dam Safety Guidelines. The scope of work includes a review of existing information, and other available information as required to conduct an audit-style DSR. This will include:</font></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; direction: ltr;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;">assessing if past design/analysis is complete and up to date with current standards </p></li><li style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;'><p style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;'>identifying changes in status or condition from those described in Stantec’s Report - Dam Safety Review (DSR) Report Sedimentation Ponds Voisey’s Bay Mine Site dated May 22, 2012</p></li><li style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;'><p style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;'>provision of conclusions and recommendations, as appropriate </p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">The DSR should utilize information developed in previous reviews to the extent that its reliability and validity can be verified. </font></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Ultimately, the 2018 DSR for the South Sedimentation Pond should include the following:</font></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; direction: ltr;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;">Review and confirmation of the selected dam classification</p></li></ul><ul style="list-style-type: disc; direction: ltr;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;">Review of available information and confirmation of validity, including:</p><ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;'><p style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto;'>dam break analyses </p></li><li style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;'><p style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto;'>consequences of dam failure </p></li><li style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;'><p style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto;'>Inflow Design Flood (IDF) </p></li><li style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;'><p style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto;'>Probable Maximum Flood (PMF)</p></li><li style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;'><p style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; mso-add-space: auto;'>normal and minimum freeboard requirements and calculated available freeboard </p></li></ul></li><li style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;'><p style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;'>Undertake a detailed condition assessment and provide a summary including associated recommendations</p></li><li style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;'><p style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;'>Review the current safety adequacy of the South Sedimentation Pond</p></li><li style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;'><p style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;'>Provide detailed documentation, including pictures, of any structural or operating deficiencies found or improvements required along with specific recommendations to address the situation.</p></li><li style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;'><p style="'color:" rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;'>Provide a summary of prior recommendations status from previous reports </p></li></ul><p><br /></p>