Call 1 2026-120

Solicitation NSPW2026-120 is a project issued by the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works for asphalt repaving and drainage work on approximately 4.3 kilometres of Fort Point Road in Digby County, extending from Trunk 1 northerly to Brook Road. The scope of work includes asphalt concrete removal, patching, cold planing, the installation of asphalt gutters, gravelling, and the replacement of underground drainage structures. Additional requirements include ditching, the removal of six isolated trees, and the adjustment or relocation of mailboxes. The project is governed by the Department's Standard Specifications and the Superpave Asphalt Concrete End Product Specification of November 2025. Key performance milestones include an interim completion date of November 30, 2026, for the precast concrete box culvert and associated work, and a final completion date of July 31, 2027, for all contract activities. Failure to meet these deadlines results in liquidated damages of 1,000 dollars per day for the interim milestone and 2,000 dollars per day for final completion. The contract also imposes strict penalties, including a 1,500 dollar lane rental fee for unauthorized daytime work and a 100 dollar per kilometre daily shoulder rental fee. Bidders must commit to employing at least 10 percent of labour from individuals identified by the Mi’kmaq Economic Benefits Office and must disclose all major suppliers and subcontractors contributing over 50,000 dollars to the project. Compliance requirements include providing a Certificate of Insurance naming the Province as an additional insured and adhering to WCB safety certifications for all truckers. Maintenance security varies by work type, with warranties ranging from one to two years, often capped at 50,000 dollars or a percentage of the contract value. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express, and the award may be delayed if the Indigenous Labour Engagement acknowledgement is not received.