Merx #0000319721

Highway Upgrade and Rehabilitation – Route 1 (TCH) near St. Andrews, NL

This opportunity involves the upgrade and rehabilitation of Route 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) near St. Andrews, Newfoundland and Labrador, managed by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure - Scope of Work: - Upgrade and rehabilitation of Route 1 (TCH) from km 878.3 to 880.3 - Includes cold planing, pulverizing existing asphalt, culvert installation, granular base placement, asphalt paving, guiderail and signage installation, and traffic accommodation - All labor, materials, superintendence, plant, tools, and equipment must be provided by the contractor - Key Products and Quantities: - 5,500 m³ of other material excavation - 12,500 tonnes of Granular 'A' base - 3,150.2 tonnes of hot asphaltic surface course (PG 58V-34 polymer modified liquid asphalt) - 3,780 tonnes of hot asphaltic base course - 20 aluminized Type 2 pipe culverts (800mm diameter) - 440 linear meters of standard guiderail - 27,500 m² of pulverized existing asphalt - 2,700 m² of cold planing (100mm depth) - Multiple sign and signpost installations (Type A, C, D) - Unique Requirements: - Strict bid security: 10% bid bond, 50% performance bond, 50% labor and materials bond - Mandatory bidder declarations and acknowledgment of amendments - Compliance with Newfoundland and Labrador and Canadian laws - Liquidated damages of $2,500 per day for late completion - Safety certifications and insurance required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or proprietary products are named; standard construction materials and methods are specified - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Route 1 (TCH) near St. Andrews, km 878.3 to 880.3 - Thompkins Transportation Depot (delivery location) - Period of Performance: - Substantial completion required within 3 months of contract award or by August 31 (whichever is later); extensions possible for delays beyond contractor control

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation to Tender issued by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Transportation & Infrastructure department for the upgrade and rehabilitation of a section of Route 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) near St. Andrews, specifically from kilometer 878.3 to 880.3. The project involves construction services to improve this highway segment. Bidders must submit electronic bids by April 29, 2026, and comply with bid security requirements including bid, performance, and labor and materials bonds.

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