Call 2 2026-096

The contract solicitation number 2026-096, issued by the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works under the NAICS code 237310, pertains to a construction project in Hants County, Nova Scotia, with performance taking place on provincial roadways including New Ross Road and Schurman Road. Work includes HDPE culvert installation, rip rap placement, sign relocation, energy dissipation pool construction, and asphalt paving, all governed by the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Public Works Standard Specification as modified, with particular emphasis on environmental compliance, fish passage guidelines, and sediment control requiring discharge water to maintain suspended solids at or below 25 mg/L. The contract is structured as a unit-price arrangement with specified rates for materials like asphalt, gravel, and pulverization, though no total estimated contract value is disclosed. Performance is contingent on compliance with provincial environmental regulations, CSA S6 structural standards, and Superpave Asphalt Concrete End Product Specification from November 2025. Key obligations include mandatory submission of safety programs, traffic control plans, shop drawings stamped by a Professional Engineer, and adherence to strict site access, permitting, and over-dimensional load requirements. All bids must be submitted electronically via the BidExpress portal using the identified EBS file, with supplementary email submission of major subcontractor disclosures exceeding $50,000 in value. Special requirements extend beyond standard construction terms, notably a mandatory minimum 10% Indigenous labor commitment sourced from Mi’kmaq communities through the Mi’kmaq Employment and Business Opportunities program, with formal checklists required for submission. The contract imposes a 10% retainage, liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for delays beyond the October 31, 2026 completion deadline, and a diesel fuel price escalation mechanism tied to a formula-based adjustment. Contractors are responsible for all permits, including automatic transfer of watercourse alteration permits upon bid submission, and must comply with strict traffic control rules such as no nighttime lane closures and maintenance of traffic flow during work interruptions. Additional obligations include posting amber flashing lights and displaying license plates on all construction vehicles, maintaining weigh tickets and WCB clearance documentation, and immediately halting work and reporting any archaeological discoveries to provincial authorities. The contracting authority retains full inspection and acceptance authority on-site, with payment tied to verified compliance, and the contractor waives rights to claim delays arising from public coordination issues. No formal evaluation factors, award basis, or FAR-clause citations are included