Kegaska Harbour Service Area Development (Phase I)

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is soliciting bids for Phase I of the Service Area Development Project at Kegaska Harbour on Quebec's Lower North Shore. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive civil, concrete, and electrical infrastructure improvements, including excavation, soil management, grading, and the placement of fill for new storage areas. Key deliverables include the construction of an electrical building and a new crane base, relocation of an existing crane, paving of portions of the service area, and the installation of site lighting, conduits, and safety barriers. All work must comply with the Quebec Building Code and various national standards, including CSA and NBC. The contractor is required to coordinate closely with the Harbour Authority to ensure port operations and facility access remain uninterrupted. The project has a strict performance window of 10 to 12 weeks from the notification of acceptance, with a general completion deadline of December 15, 2026, though some paving work may be extended to March 15, 2027, depending on weather. This procurement is a conditional set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business, meaning the contract will be awarded exclusively to Indigenous businesses if at least two compliant and responsive bids are received. Bidders must provide digital bid bonds and choose between performance and payment bonds or a security deposit. Payment is primarily handled via electronic instruments, with progress payments contingent upon the provision of a labour and material payment bond.