Nunnavut Tenders #RFQ 2026-40

Prequalification for Horizontal Directional Drilling Contractors – Nunavut Fibre Optic Project

The Government of Nunavut's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking to prequalify general contractors for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) services as part of the Kivalliq-Baffin Connector Fibre Project. - Government Buyer: - Government of Nunavut, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure - Office: Department of Community and Government Services - Project Scope: - HDD bores from land to offshore punch-out points in Iqaluit, Kimmirut, Kinngait, and Coral Harbour - Installation of beach manholes and duct banks - Marine works and site restoration - Winterization and logistics, including sealift transport - Accommodations, health and safety, and environmental management - Community consultation support - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on Inuit labor participation - Compliance with Nunavut's NNI Regulations - Prequalification only; no pricing required at this stage - Qualified firms will be invited to a subsequent procurement for the actual work - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Government of Nunavut Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. It seeks to assemble a list of qualified General Contractors for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) related to the Kivalliq-Baffin Connector Fibre Project, which involves installing undersea fibre optic cable connecting several Nunavut communities. The scope includes HDD bores to bring the marine cable onshore, construction and restoration of HDD sites, noise mitigation, logistics, marine works, winterization, water sourcing, and environmental management plans. This RFQ is a prequalification step and does not require pricing; qualified firms will be invited to participate in a subsequent procurement process.

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