Prince Edward Island #PEIG-TIE-990490

Solicitation for Transportation of Bulk Highway Salt in Queens County, PEI

Prince Edward Island's Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy is seeking a contractor for bulk highway salt transportation for the 2026-27 season. - Government Buyer: - Province of Prince Edward Island - Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy - Highway Maintenance Division - OEM: - Windsor Salt Ltd. (manufacturer of bulk highway salt) - Vendors: - Windsor Salt Ltd. (salt supplier) - Transportation contractor (to be selected) - Products/Services Requested: - Transportation of approximately 21,000 tonnes (+/- 25%) of bulk highway salt - From Windsor Salt Ltd. Pugwash Mine, Nova Scotia to storage sites in Queens County, PEI - Minimum daily supply capability: 150 tonnes - Moisture content requirement: not to exceed 1.5% - Loads must be covered with waterproof tarps during transit - Certified weight tickets required for each delivery - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and services for delivery - Insurance coverage and performance security required - Tractor belly dump vehicles are not permitted - Pricing is per tonne with fuel price adjustments - Delivery window: November through late March/early April

Description

This solicitation is for the transportation of approximately 21,000 tonnes (+/- 25%) of bulk highway salt from the Pugwash Mine in Nova Scotia to designated points in Queens County, Prince Edward Island. The contract duration is 5 months, covering the 2026-27 season. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and services necessary for the delivery, ensuring salt moisture content does not exceed 1.5% and loads are covered during transit. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with no estimated contract value provided.

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