Site Servicing Construction Contract for Naawi-Oodena Phase 1; Earthworks, Underground Services, and Roads

This contract pertains to the infrastructure and site servicing construction for Naawi-Oodena Phase One, specifically encompassing portions of Block C and Taylor Avenue right-of-way improvements in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The project includes the installation of sanitary, storm, and watermain services; fine grading of right-of-way areas; construction of road structures up to base asphalt; and the development of roads, landscaping, and earthworks to ensure proper land drainage. A key component involves building a 40-meter inscribed diameter roundabout west of Kenaston Boulevard on Taylor Avenue, complete with sidewalks and cycle tracks along its north and south legs. Additional deliverables include traffic management, erosion control, temporary fencing and lighting, and ongoing site maintenance such as grass cutting, snow removal, and de-icing throughout the contract term. All work must comply with detailed specifications, drawings, geotechnical reports, and the City of Winnipeg’s special provisions for asphalt pavement works, and is subject to strict inspection and quality control protocols overseen by the Contract Administrator. The contract is administered by Canada Lands Company Limited on behalf of the Government of Canada, with a solicitation number of N-O 2026-01 and a submission deadline of June 16, 2026. Proposals are evaluated through a phased compliance process with mandatory pass/fail gates and weighted criteria: pricing accounts for 60% of the score, while rated information excluding pricing—covering project experience, personnel qualifications, and project execution planning—accounts for 40%. The contractor must meet minimum thresholds for each stage to advance. Key requirements include submitting a detailed work schedule within seven business days of contract award, maintaining monthly updates, and providing comprehensive project documentation including environmental protection plans, sequence of construction plans, and certified final site surveys. The Project Manager and Site Superintendent must each have at least ten years of cumulative experience in comparable roles. Financial obligations include a 50% performance bond and a 50% labor and material payment bond, along with general liability insurance of at least $5 million per occurrence. The contract requires submissions in English or French, with electronic packages limited to 11 MB and formatted according to strict naming, font, and file type guidelines. Work must commence no later than July 31, 2026, and achieve substantial performance by September 30, 2027, with progress payments made monthly upon submission of an approved application and final payment contingent on warranty acceptance and submission of a detailed final accounting. The contract is