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Transportation of Bulk Highway Salt for Prince County, PEI (2026-27 Season)

This opportunity involves transporting bulk highway salt for the Government of Prince Edward Island's Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy, Province of Prince Edward Island - Highway Maintenance Division - OEM: - Windsor Salt Ltd. (manufacturer of the highway salt) - Vendors: - Windsor Salt Ltd. (salt supplier) - Transportation contractors (to be selected via competitive bidding) - Products/Services Requested: - Transportation of approximately 9,000 tonnes (+/- 25%) of bulk highway salt - 5,500 tonnes to Summerside storage site - 3,500 tonnes to Alma storage site - Salt sourced from Windsor Salt Ltd.'s Pugwash Mine in Nova Scotia - Key Requirements: - Minimum daily delivery of 150 tonnes when required - Salt moisture content must not exceed 1.5% by weight - All loads must be covered with waterproof tarps during transit - Tractor belly dumps are not permitted for delivery - Contractors must provide performance and bid security, and insurance - Notable Details: - Contract duration is 5 months during the 2026-27 season - Delivery schedule and completion date will be set by the Department - Open competitive bidding process

Description

This solicitation is for the transportation of approximately 9,000 tonnes (+/- 25%) of bulk highway salt from the Pugwash Mine in Nova Scotia to designated points in Prince Edward Island. The contract duration is estimated to be 5 months, covering the 2026-27 season. The work includes delivery, handling, and compliance with specified moisture content and covering requirements. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and the contract requires the contractor to supply a minimum of 150 tonnes per day when required during the contract period.

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