Call 1 2026-106

This contract, identified as Solicitation Number 2026-106 issued by the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works, encompasses two highway construction projects totaling approximately 0.75 kilometers in Queens and Lunenburg Counties, specifically on Forest Street and Darbys Head Road. The scope includes asphalt concrete patching, repaving, shoulder gravelling, replacement of underground drainage structures, clearing of highway areas, and installation of wooden sign posts, all requiring strict adherence to the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Public Works Standard Specification as of February 1, 1997, and its latest revisions, in conjunction with the Superpave Asphalt Concrete End Product Specification from November 2025. All work must be completed by October 31, 2026, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delay, and lane rental fees of $1,500 per lane for every 15-minute increment of non-compliant off-hour work. Longitudinal joint non-compliance incurs $1,000 daily in liquidated damages, and material transport must be fully covered by tarps to prevent loss. The contract mandates comprehensive safety, labor, and environmental compliance measures: contractors must submit an approved HSE Program and hazard assessments before beginning work, and all truckers must hold valid WCB Clearance Letters, WCB Safety Certified or COR accreditation, and training in WHMIS, First Aid, and liquid anti-strip procedures. Minimum truck rates set by the province must be honored. Indigenous labor engagement requires that at least 10% of all labor be sourced from individuals identified by the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office, with Part 1 of the acknowledgment checklist mandatory for bid submission and Part 2 and 3 submitted prior to the pre-job meeting. Shop drawings must be stamped by a Professional Engineer registered in Nova Scotia and delivered in PDF format, including as-built changes. Insurance policies must name the Province and its entities as additional insured, and contract security is required for warranties exceeding one year, with values tied to the contract amount for asphalt joints, new structures, and bridge components. A pre-job meeting is mandatory, and all bids must be submitted electronically through Bid Express, with mandatory disclosures of major suppliers and subcontractors contributing over $50,000 to the project value. Failure to comply with Indigenous labor, safety, or documentation requirements may delay or invalidate contract award.