Iqaluit #2026-RFT-008

City of Iqaluit 2026 Road Improvement Project Construction Services Solicitation

The City of Iqaluit is seeking qualified contractors for the 2026 Road Improvement Project, focusing on two main areas within Iqaluit. - Government Buyer: - City of Iqaluit, Department of Public Works and Engineering - Director of Engineering and Capital Projects: Kevin Kerr - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive road construction services including: - Paving, roadway preparation, grading adjustments - Granular placements (Granular A and B), ditch regrading - Driveway tie-ins, asphalt base and surface course placement - Installation of pipe culverts (including 600mm diameter CSP) - Reinstatement and removal of road signs (32 signs in Area A) - Utility pole support and coordination with QEC/PPD - Removal and disposal of contaminated and unsuitable soil - Installation of geotextiles (Tensar Triax TX-160 or equal) and rip-rap - Quality assurance and miscellaneous street repairs - Products/Materials Requested: - Asphalt base and surface courses (45mm) - Granular A (200mm) and Granular B (300mm) - Tensar Triax TX-160 geotextile or equivalent - Corrugated steel pipe (CSP) road culverts (600mm diameter) - Rip-rap, nonwoven geotextile, and bedding materials - Quantities: - Area A: Up to 7,823 sq m of granular and geotextile, 6,333 sq m of asphalt - Area B: Up to 4,850 sq m of granular and geotextile, 3,880 sq m of asphalt - 50 new culverts, 50 removals of contaminated/unsuitable soil - Unique Requirements: - Strict safety, environmental, and quality control standards - Detailed submittal and inspection procedures - Liquidated damages of $3,000 per day for delays - One-year warranty period after completion - OEMs Mentioned: - Tensar (for Triax TX-160 geotextile) - Place of Performance: - Area A: Niaqunngusiariaq Road (Apex Road), Chainage 1+075 to 1+820 - Area B: Pingua Street (Plateau Street), Chainage 0+000 to 0+500 - All work performed in Iqaluit, Nunavut - No specific equipment brands or part numbers for asphalt, granular, or culvert materials except geotextile.

Description

The City of Iqaluit Department of Public Works and Engineering is issuing a Request for Tender for qualified proponents to provide construction services for the 2026 Road Improvement Project. The project scope includes paving works, roadway preparation, grading adjustments, granular placements, ditch regrading, driveway tie-ins, asphalt placement, installation of pipe culverts, and road signs reinstatement. The work is divided into two areas: Area A on Niaqunngusiariaq Road (Apex Road) and Area B on Pingua Street (Plateau Street). Tenders must be submitted electronically by June 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.

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