Call 1 2026-106

The contract under solicitation number 2026-106, titled Call 1 2026-106, is a procurement by the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works for the rehabilitation of Forest Street and Darby’s Head Road in Lunenburg, Queens, Nova Scotia. The work encompasses asphalt concrete repaving using Asphalt Mix Type C-HF PG58S-28 (EPS), shoulder gravelling, drainage structure replacements, and highway clearing, with mandatory use of a Material Transfer Vehicle to ensure consistent paving quality and zero post-paving patching. The contract requires strict adherence to Nova Scotia’s Standard Specification, Superpave Asphalt Concrete End Product Specification (November 2025), and environmental regulations including Fish Passage Guidelines and Watercourse Alteration Standards. Key performance metrics include surface course asphalt application at 120 kg/m² with a 10% tolerance and leveling course at 100 kg/m² with no tolerance, with smoothness verified through inertial profiler testing per Appendix H. The estimated contract value is $1,651,000 based on quantified material costs including 10,000 tons of Asphalt B-HF, 8,000 tons of Asphalt C-HF, 12,000 tons of Gravel Type 1, 9,000 tons of Gravel Type 1S, and 10,000 m² of pulverization, though other line items such as manhole repairs, culvert installations, and mobilization lack quantified pricing and are included as lump-sum or unit-price bids. The contract includes several province-specific requirements not aligned with federal FAR/DFAR structures but governed by Nova Scotia’s own special provisions. Diesel fuel pricing is subject to dynamic escalation or de-escalation based on rates posted on the DPW BidX website for the periods January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, and beyond. Contractors must comply with stringent safety and operational standards for trucking, including mandatory tarpaulin coverage, amber flashing lights, secondary trailer locking devices, WHMIS training, and WCB clearance for all haulers. A comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environmental Program must be submitted and approved prior to work commencement. Indigenous Labour Engagement is a mandatory component requiring a minimum 10% participation from Mi’kmaw communities, supported by a formal checklist. The contractor must also provide insurance