Call 1 2026-125

Solicitation NSPW2026-125 is a project issued by the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works for highway improvements on Trunk 30 (Cabot Trail) in Victoria and Inverness Counties. The scope of work covers approximately 6.7 kilometers, extending from 2.8 km north of West Side Middle River Road to 1.4 km south of Egypt Road. Key activities include partial depth reclamation, asphalt repaving, cold planing, shoulder gravelling, and the replacement of underground drainage structures. The project also requires highway grubbing, ditching, and specific excavation and compaction for roadway widening, including swamp removal between stations 1+800 and 2+100. Technical requirements are supported by a geotechnical investigation and detailed preliminary lists for curb installation, guardrail removal, and strong post rail installation. The contract mandates strict adherence to the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Public Works Standard Specification for Highway Construction and Maintenance. Performance is subject to a completion deadline of October 31, 2027, with liquidated damages applied for delays. Work is restricted to daytime hours, and non-compliance may result in lane rental fees and safety violations. Bidders must submit electronic bids via Bid Express and provide a list of all major suppliers and subcontractors contributing over 50,000 dollars. Required deliverables include professional engineer-stamped shop drawings in PDF format and a bridge protection plan. Payment is based on unit bid prices, with specific minimums set for asphalt binder and liquid asphalt, and a maximum allowable price for compaction and dust control water.