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30 + WATERLOO CHRONLCLE + Wednesday, July 25, 2007 REâ€"ROOFING CONTRACT WATERLOO PUBLIC LIBRARY MAIN BRANCH The City of Waterloo and Waterloo Public Library are preâ€"qualifyâ€" ing qualified Roofing Contractors for the reâ€"roofing of 3 separate sections of the Waterloo Public Library Main Branch. The total roof area proposed for replacement is approximately 20,000 sq. ft.. Description of Construction: The existing roof in all 3 sections slated for replacement is a builtâ€" up roof on precast concrete roof slabs, with copper Nashings around the perimeter of the rpof. The majority of the counterâ€"flashings installed at roof junctions are preâ€"finished aluminum, with some copper flashings. The new roof to be installed in all 3 sections is to be a TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) system with a copper flashings at the perimeter and a combination of preâ€"finished aluminum and copper counter flashings at roof junctions. Tendering &Commencement of Construction: It is anticipated that this project will be tendered in August of 2007 with contract award immediately following. It is anticipated that the work will be completed by the end of September, 2007. Submissions: Proponents shall submit the following: â€" A completed CCDC â€"11 Contractor‘s Qualification Statement form. â€" Identification of key staff, including construction superintendâ€" ent, to be assigned to the project â€" Experience of key staff to be assigned â€"List of references, including contact individuals and telephone numbers, from successfully completed projects within the past 5 years â€"Experience of firm and key individuals in the installation of TPO roofing o. "RiImarey 5 Waterioo IPQU Questions: Questions pertaining to this preâ€"qualification shall be directed to: Submissions & Deadline: Submissions shall be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2007. Submissions shall be delivered to: Mr. John Miller â€"â€" Director of Purchasing City of Waterloo 265 Lexington Court Waterloo, ON N2J 4A8 Submissions shall be clearly identified on the mailing envelope as: Prequalification â€" Reâ€"Roofing Waterloo Public Library Main Branch Tender No.: PTO7â€"45 Submissions may be mailed, couriered or hand delivered only. No fax or electronic submissions will be accepted. 35 ALBERT STREET, WATERLOO, ONTARIO PREâ€"QUALIFICATION OF ROOFING CONTRACT _ Mr. Alan McGregor Project/Construction Manager ' City of Waterloo â€" Albert McCormick Community Centre Waterloo, ON N2J 4A8 Tel.: (519) 885â€"1220 ext. 242 FOR THE ADULT CROSSING GUARDS The City of Waterloo is accepting applications for Fullâ€"time, Partâ€"Time and Spare Crossing Guards. The ideal candidates are responsible, communityâ€"minded individuals who have their own transportation to work at various locations throughout the City, and are able to work mornings, noon and after school. Rate of payhours: The hourly rate for this position is $11.59 per hour, based on 3 hours per day for fullâ€"time locations and 2 hours per day for partâ€"time locations. Interested and qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by quoting file# 07â€"XGD by August 1, 2007 by mail, fax or email to: Human Resources 100 Regina Street South Waterloo, ON N2J 4A8 Fax: 519.747â€"8511 Email: hrinfo@city.waterlo0.0on.ca > Website: www.city.waterloo.on.ca The City of Waterioo The City of Waterloo has planted several thousand trees on boulevards within the last few years, especially in newly developing residential areas. Although the City is responsible for most of the trees‘ maintenance it can‘t possibly ensure that the trees are continually watered. We need your assistance The Threat â€" Dry summer conditions The drv summer conditions we have been experiencing in Waterloo make it difficult for young trees to establish and thrive. and these same conditions also stress established trees As a Community We have invested time, energy and financial resources into establishing an urban forest within our community The utban forest, especially those trees planted within the past 5 years or so within the right of way, are uin dhabniccnt dn mt ue ioi en anneinn J P E. T w particularly threatened by the droughtâ€"like conditions we are currently experiencing. The trees in your immediate community may not survive without the assistance of your household. WHAT TO DO;: During the tree‘s first year: / â€" Soak the trees two to four hours twice a week for the first two to three months and weekly thereafter for the first year. The roots must not be allowed to dry out CAUTION: it is best to allow water to trickle 1i During subsequent years: & _ Soak the trees 2 â€" 4 hours, twice a month. enough oxygen to permit growth. . Â¥ _ Water from your rain barrels any day! / Only water your trees by means of a hose or other attachment connected to the municipal water system when allowed to do so under the current water restrictions (byâ€"law #90â€"62). Â¥ _ See the Region of Waterloo Watering Schedule at hitp www .region. waterloo.on.ca ("living here"water") Â¥ _ Trees suffering from lack of water can be watered at any time with a bucket. WISE TIP: Be waterâ€"wise. Lawns go dormant whereas trees can die in drought conditions What LOCAL TREES IN DISTRESS â€" PLEASE HELP PLEASE WATER THE FREES! vour household needs to know during Hipws enviro‘eny â€"common advertisements/chronicle/ watering during dry conditions.doe To keep the U ghtl rban Forest Healthy to prevent flooding and to ensure that the roots receive the dry summer conditions