Opportunity
New Brunswick Opportunities Network #26-0070
New Brunswick Solicits Bids for 9.5 km Highway Paving and Safety Upgrades on Route 11
Posted
May 08, 2026
Respond By
May 22, 2026
Identifier
26-0070
NAICS
237310
The Province of New Brunswick's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking bids for Contract 26-0070, a major highway paving and safety improvement project in Gloucester County: - Government Buyer: - Province of New Brunswick, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Strategic Procurement - Transportation and Infrastructure - Project Scope: - Paving 9.5 km of Route 11, including work on Route 355 and Route 183/150 (Rue Principale), from Du Parc Street to Lucien Street - Includes cold milling, asphalt paving (warm mix, recycled, and ERS types), guide post and rail installation/removal, rumble strips, waterproofing, pavement markings, traffic control, and mobilization - Work covers mainline, interchange ramps, and bridge deck T438 - Products and Quantities: - 2,650 tons of shoulder material (RAP) - 114,100 meters of cold milling asphalt concrete (partial depth) - 17,800 meters of shoulder rumble strips - 121,300 meters of bituminous tack coat - 1,540 tons of asphalt concrete (ERS WMA-B) - 14,460 tons of warm mix asphalt recycle D (work category 1) - 190 tons of warm mix asphalt recycle D (work category 4) - 1,130 meters of waterproofing (Type A) - 1,200 guide posts (150mm x 150mm), 72 (200mm x 200mm), 36 (250mm x 250mm) - 1,292 guide posts removed - 4,589 meters of new guide rail and 4,589 meters removed - 16 energy-absorbing guide rail terminals (flared new) - 8,900 meters of centerline rumble strips - Lump sum items for pavement markings, traffic control, and mobilization - Notable Requirements: - Waterproofing systems must be approved types (Soprema Antirock, IKO Armour Bridge, Protecto Wrap Jiffy Seal M-400 A (R)) - Strict safety certification and insurance requirements - Electronic bid submission and $630,000 bid bond required - Penalties for late completion ($5,000 per day) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors for paving materials; waterproofing systems must be from approved manufacturers (Soprema, IKO, Protecto Wrap) - Locations: - Work performed on Route 11, Route 355, Route 183/150, and Bridge Deck T438 in Gloucester County - Delivery locations include Pokemouche Maintenance Depot and Tracadie Maintenance Division (Kelly Road), Miramichi - Contracting office at Fredericton Regional Centre
Description
This solicitation is for Contract 26-0070 involving paving work on Route 11 in Gloucester County, New Brunswick. The project covers 9.5 km from Du Parc Street to Lucien Street, including work toward Route 355 and Route 183/150 (Rue Principale). Bids must be submitted electronically by May 22, 2026, and include a bid bond of $630,000. The procurement is subject to the New Brunswick Procurement Act and Regulations, with specific requirements for bid submission, insurance, and safety certifications.