Call 1 2026-117

Solicitation NSPW2026-117, issued by the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works, is for highway construction services involving asphalt repaving and maintenance across six projects in Kings County, totaling approximately 2.382 kilometers. The scope of work includes asphalt concrete patching, gravelling, and the repair of underground drainage structures at Chapel Street, Cavelle Avenue, Edith Drive, Cavelle Terrace, Polaris Court, and Pinewood Avenue. All work must adhere to the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Public Works Standard Specification for Highway Construction and Maintenance. Key deliverables include a site access plan and a schedule of work activities featuring a traffic control plan, with a strict requirement that one lane remains open to traffic at all times. The contract includes significant financial penalties and compliance requirements, such as liquidated damages of 500 dollars per day for completion after November 30, 2026, and lane rental fees of 1,500 dollars per 15-minute increment for unauthorized daytime work. Bidders must submit a statement identifying all major suppliers and subcontractors contributing over 50,000 dollars, limiting submissions to one provider per material or service to avoid bid rejection. Additionally, the contractor must commit to employing at least 10 percent of the required labor from qualified individuals identified by the Mi'kmaq Economic Benefits Office. Minimum unit prices are established for specific materials, including 1,015 dollars per tonne for Asphalt Binder PGAB PG58S-28 and 1 dollar per litre for Emulsified Asphalt Tack RS-1. Awarding of the contract may be delayed pending a cost share agreement between the department and the Municipality of the County of Kings.