Call 4 2026-107

The contract solicitation 2026-107 issued by the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works seeks bids for the rehabilitation of the Overland Bridge (CUM210) on Highway 104 in Cumberland, Nova Scotia. The scope includes cold planing and removal of existing asphalt, repaving with new asphalt mixes, bridge protection measures, and installation of protective surfacing, with strict requirements to exclude reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in new mixes and mandate use of a Material Transfer Vehicle. Work is restricted to daytime hours only, and contractors must submit detailed shop drawings, traffic control plans, safety programs, and a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) plan for approval prior to mobilization. Performance is governed by the Department’s Standard Specifications, including the Superpave Asphalt Concrete End Product Specification (November 2025), and must meet strict smoothness standards outlined in Appendix H. The project deadline is October 31, 2026, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays, and contractors are liable for $100 per kilometer per day for unauthorized shoulder use. Key compliance obligations include a mandatory 10% Indigenous labor contribution coordinated through the Mi’kmaw Employment Benefits Office, requiring submission of a completed engagement checklist. Contractors must also disclose all major suppliers and subcontractors, adhere to approved material sources, and comply with fuel price escalation clauses that trigger adjustments if diesel costs fluctuate beyond ±5%. Financial terms reflect estimated line-item values totaling approximately $1.65 million, covering pulverization, gravel types, asphalt B-HF and C-HF, emulsified asphalt tack, and PGAB binders, though additional costs for bridge work, concrete, and traffic control are not quantified. Insurance, extended warranties for asphalt joints (2 years), micro-surfacing (3 years), bridge components (5 years), and new structures (10 years) are required, backed by performance bonds. The contract demands compliance with provincial standards for trucking, including tarpaulin use, back-up beepers, WHMIS training for truckers, and secondary locking devices. Submissions are exclusively electronic via the Bid Express portal, with AutoCAD files and PDF shop drawings required, though provided digital data carries no warranty. No formal FAR clauses, COTR/COR contacts, payment offices, or accounting codes are specified, and award methodology appears to be trade-off based, prioritizing technical compliance over solely lowest price.