Opportunity
Merx #0000321619
Road Upgrade and Paving for Route 520, Northwest River Road (km 28.5 to km 33.0)
Posted
May 07, 2026
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
0000321619
NAICS
237310, 237990
This opportunity involves upgrading and paving sections of Route 520, Northwest River Road, for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Transportation & Infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Transportation & Infrastructure - Scope of Work: - Upgrade and pave Route 520, Northwest River Road, from km 28.5 to km 33.0 - Supply and install guide rails at km 24.2 and km 26.8 - Clean ditches, replace culverts, pulverize asphalt, place geogrid layers, granular base courses, asphalt surface courses, and install new signs - Products Requested: - Excavation Hauled 1km or under: 240 m³ - Pipe Culverts (Aluminized Type 2, 1000mm): 291 linear meters - Pipe Culverts (Aluminized Type 2, 1200mm): 28 linear meters - Granular 'A': 12,407 tonnes - Granular 'B': 23,615 tonnes - Warm Asphaltic Surface Course: 3,888 tonnes - Liquid Asphalt (PG 52S-34): 238 tonnes - Blending Sand: 583 tonnes - Guide Rail Units: 14 - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with detailed technical specifications and safety standards - Mandatory bid security: 10% bid bond, 50% performance bond, 50% labor and materials bond - Substantial performance required within 5 months or by October 31, 2026, whichever is later - Liquidated damages of $3,500 per day for late completion - No specific OEMs or named vendors; construction materials and services are generic - Place of Performance: - Route 520, Northwest River Road (km 28.5 to km 33.0), including guide rail installation at km 24.2 and km 26.8, and Goose River Bridge - Province of Newfoundland and Labrador - Estimated contract value likely in the low to mid seven figures USD, based on scope and quantities
Description
This solicitation is for construction services to upgrade and pave sections of Route 520, Northwest River Road, from kilometer 28.5 to kilometer 33.0 in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The project involves road improvement and paving work. Bidders are required to submit electronic bids and provide bid security including a 10% bid bond, 50% performance bond, and 50% labor and materials bond. The tender document is available for download, and the project has specific deadlines for questions and bid submissions.