Merx #0000318228

This opportunity involves the replacement and rehabilitation of culverts along Route 1 and Route 2 in the Avalon Region for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Transportation & Infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Transportation & Infrastructure - Project Scope: - Replacement and rehabilitation of culverts at six specific locations (Route 1 TCH km 9.85, 39.5, 49.0, 67.6, 69.8; Route 2 km 7.1) - Removal and installation of polymer laminated corrugated steel pipe (CSP) culverts of various sizes - Rehabilitation of structural plate arches at Mahers River - Supply and installation of guide rails, gabion baskets, non-woven geotextile, and hot mix asphaltic concrete for pavement reinstatement - Products and Quantities: - 2 x 42.5m x 2800mm x 1950mm polymer laminated CSP arch culverts - 1 x 60m x 2700mm polymer laminated CSP culvert - 2 x 56m x 2400mm polymer laminated CSP culverts - 1 x 68m x 2400mm polymer laminated CSP culvert - 1 x 78m x 1800mm polymer laminated CSP culvert - Rehabilitation of 3 structural plate arches - 12 guide rails, 32 gabion baskets, 650 units of non-woven geotextile, 810 units of hot mix asphaltic concrete - Services: - Provision of a dedicated Contractor Safety Representative - Implementation of comprehensive traffic control plans (median crossovers, zipper merge, signage, flagpersons) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to safety and traffic management plans - Comprehensive site examination required - Liquidated damages of $2,500 per day for late completion - Bid security (10% bid bond), performance bond (50%), and labor/materials bond (50%) required - All work must be substantially completed within six months from contract award or by the specified deadline - No specific OEMs or proprietary part numbers are mandated; opportunity is open to qualified contractors supplying compliant materials.

This solicitation is an Invitation to Tender issued by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Transportation & Infrastructure department for the replacement of culverts in the Avalon Region along Route 1 and Route 2. The project involves multiple specific locations along these routes and requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to complete the work. Bids must be submitted electronically by April 7, 2026, and include bid security in the form of bonds. The work is expected to be substantially completed within six months from contract award or by October 31, 2026, whichever is later.