Wharf #403 Reconstruction – Easterville, MB

The contract involves the demolition and reconstruction of Wharf #403 at the Easterville Small Craft Harbour on the southeast shore of Cedar Lake in Manitoba, approximately 464 kilometers north of Winnipeg, within an active marine environment that requires both land-based and marine construction, including work over water and on ice during seasonal windows. The project is managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada under solicitation number 30008020, with a bid submission deadline of May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. The work includes supply and installation of 33 steel bollards, one tubular mast, treated timber structures, ballast rock, granular bedding, geotextile, and ladders, all subject to precise material specifications including CSA O80-treated lumber at 6.4 kg/m³ retention, ASTM and CSA-compliant steel, and concrete with a minimum 30 MPa compressive strength at 28 days. Performance is expected to extend through March 31, 2027, with a detailed schedule to be submitted within ten working days of award. The contract employs a fixed-price structure with unit pricing for materials and services, though no actual cost values are provided in the documentation, making the total contract value undefined. Evaluation for award is based equally on five factors—quality of workmanship, timeliness, project management, contract management, and health and safety—with each assessed on a 20-point scale using adjectival ratings from Unacceptable to Superior, indicating a trade-off approach rather than LPTA. Key requirements include compliance with Canadian standards (CSA, ASTM, CGSB), proper documentation such as mill certificates and quality control plans, and strict adherence to inspection protocols where the contractor conducts preliminary checks and the Departmental Representative holds final acceptance authority. The contractor must secure comprehensive insurance, including products-completed operations coverage for six years post-substantial performance, maintain Worker’s Compensation in good standing, ensure site safety with fencing, guarantee uninterrupted access to a nearby fish processing plant, and notify authorities within ten days of any business location change. All submissions must be electronic via the SAP Business Network using prescribed government forms; no physical, faxed, or externally linked materials will be accepted. Indigenous business certification is required for eligibility under any set-aside provisions, triggering audit readiness and subcontractor compliance obligations. No U.S. FAR clauses apply; Canadian-specific general and supplementary conditions govern contract administration, payment, dispute resolution,