Wharf #403 Reconstruction – Easterville, MB

The project involves the demolition and reconstruction of Wharf #403 at the Easterville Small Craft Harbour on the southeast shore of Cedar Lake in Easterville, Manitoba, approximately 464 kilometers north of Winnipeg. Work will be conducted in an active marine environment and include both land-based and marine construction activities, with operations extending over water and on seasonal ice. The scope encompasses the supply, fabrication, and installation of 33 steel bollards and one pipe mast, placement of 30 MPa concrete, treatment and installation of timber structures, ballast rock placement, and full site restoration after construction. All materials must comply with Canadian standards such as CSA O80 for pressure-treated lumber, ASTM A153/A153M for galvanized steel hardware, and CAN/CGSB-1.40 and CAN/CGSB-1.181 for anti-corrosive coatings. Lumber must be grade-marked by a Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board-certified agency or accompanied by a mill certificate if unstamped. Work must adhere to applicable National Building Code of Canada and provincial regulations, with the more stringent requirement prevailing in case of conflicts. The solicitation, issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada under reference number 30008020 and posted on CanadaBuys, closes on May 29, 2026, and requires electronic submission via the SAP Business Network. Bids must include a combined price form, integrity verification, and a listing of subcontractors through six required appendices, including certifications for Indigenous business status and reciprocal procurement compliance. Insurance must be maintained throughout the contract term and for six years following substantial performance, issued by a Canadian-licensed provider, with original or certified copies submitted upon request. Performance is site-specific and governed by lump sum and unit price arrangements under a fixed-price structure, with acceptance occurring through a final joint inspection at the project site. Evaluation is based equally on five factors—quality of workmanship, time, project management, contract management, and health and safety—each worth 20 points, with adjectival ratings from unacceptable to superior. Contractors must comply with all site rules, avoid conflicts of interest and bribery, and may not assign the contract without government consent. Payment is to be made electronically, preferably via direct deposit, with no specific appropriation or accounting codes disclosed. No contract value is listed, as pricing fields in the bid form remain blank. Only Indigenous-owned businesses, including bands, cooperatives, and joint ventures