Opportunity
Prince Edward Island #PEIG-TIE-7141
Upton Bridge Structure Replacement – Timber Bridge Construction and Roadwork
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
PEIG-TIE-7141
NAICS
237310, 237990
The Province of Prince Edward Island is seeking contractors for the complete replacement of the Upton Bridge, a timber bridge located on Gay Road (Route 339) in Kings County. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Province of Prince Edward Island - Capital Projects Division - Contact: Andrew Murphy, P.Eng - Products and Services Requested: - Full demolition and removal of the existing timber bridge - Construction of a new timber bridge structure, including: - Excavation (earth waste, pavement) - Supply and installation of steel H piles and steel pipe piles - Concrete work (cast-in-place, barriers, reinforcement) - Timber superstructure (stringers, decking, curbing, lagging) - Supply and installation of steel traffic barriers and flexbeam guardrails - Roadwork (granular base, asphalt paving, fine grading) - Environmental controls, hydroseeding, and landscaping - Mobilization/demobilization, project layout, and sitework demolition - Notable quantities include: - 600 m3 earth waste excavation - 1,200 tonnes granular base - 30 tonnes asphalt cement - 8 concrete barriers - 256 m steel piles supply - 546 m timber stringers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All materials must conform to CSA S6-19 (Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code) standards - Environmental controls must be maintained until vegetation is established - Safety and environmental compliance are mandatory throughout the project - One-year warranty period after substantial completion - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value: $500,001 to $1,000,000 - Contract duration: 60 working days (approx. two months), with a one-year warranty period
Description
This solicitation is for the complete replacement of the existing timber bridge structure with a new timber bridge structure. The scope includes excavation, slope protection, environmental controls, stream containment, demolition and removal of the existing structure, disposal of contaminated material, installation of steel piles, concrete formwork, reinforcement steel placement, cast-in-place concrete, timber superstructure installation, steel traffic barrier installation, rip rap, road work with asphalt paving, and all other necessary ancillaries. The project is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Owner within a 2-month contract duration. The procurement is conducted under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement using competitive open bidding.