New Brunswick Opportunities Network #26-0146

Full Replacement of Coal Branch River No.1 Bridge (C472), Weldford, NB

The Province of New Brunswick is seeking qualified contractors to fully replace the Coal Branch River No.1 Bridge (C472) on Route 470 in Weldford, Kent County. - Government Buyer: - New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure - Strategic Procurement - Transportation and Infrastructure office - Scope of Work: - Complete removal of the existing bridge - Construction of a new single-span, two-lane steel plate girder bridge with composite concrete deck - Installation of steel pipe pile abutments (508 mm OD, 12.7 mm wall thickness, ASTM A252 Grade 3) - Realignment of Route 470 and adjacent driveway - Placement of asphalt concrete (WMA-B and WMA-D types), concrete pipe culverts, and granular borrow materials - Installation of guide rails and pavement markings - Services Required: - Mobilization - Construction traffic control (full road closure, maintain residential access) - Environmental management and compliance with Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Permit - Notable Requirements: - Bid bond of $705,000 required - Safety certification from New Brunswick Construction Safety Association or Safety Services New Brunswick - Compliance with Canadian Free Trade Agreement and Construction Services Regulation under the Procurement Act - US bids may be refused; NB First Procurement Policy may apply - Geotechnical investigations provided for foundation and roadway design - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; all major construction materials and services are specified by performance and technical criteria. - Place of Performance: - Coal Branch River No.1 Bridge (C472), Route 470, Parish of Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick - Contracting and government offices in Fredericton and Moncton

Description

This solicitation is for the replacement of the Coal Branch River No.1 Bridge (C472) located on Route 470 in the Parish of Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick. The project involves construction work including structures and grading as detailed in the tender documents. Bids must be submitted electronically by June 10, 2026, and must include a bid bond of $705,000. The procurement is managed by the New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure and is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.

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