Opportunity
New Brunswick Opportunities Network #26-0155
Replacement of Three Mile Brook No. 1 and Temporary Detour Construction with Modular Bridge in Madawaska County, NB
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
26-0155
NAICS
237310, 237990
The Province of New Brunswick's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking bids for the replacement of Three Mile Brook No. 1 and construction of a temporary detour in Madawaska County. - Government Buyer: - Province of New Brunswick, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Emergency Management Branch - Project Scope: - Replacement of Three Mile Brook No. 1 and construction of a two-lane temporary detour (T345) on Route 120 - Includes installation of a modular steel bridge (specified as Algonquin R800 or Acrow 700XS) - Major civil works: grubbing, common excavation (1,500 m³), borrow material (10,000 tonnes), aggregate base (830 tonnes), aggregate subbase (1,700 tonnes), shoulder material (80 tonnes), fine grading (2,000 m), bituminous tack coat (190–1,900 m/tonnes), asphalt concrete paving (ERS WMA-B: 260 tonnes, ERS WMA-D: 190 tonnes), temporary barriers, pavement markings, construction traffic control, sediment control fencing (290 m), random riprap (R-5: 1,000 tonnes, R-50: 700 tonnes), mulching (6,000 m), soil reinforcement (220 m), temporary structures, sanitary sewer pipe, water mains, and mobilization - OEMs and Vendors: - Modular bridge must be Algonquin R800 or Acrow 700XS (highlighted OEMs) - No other specific OEMs or vendors named for materials or equipment - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must submit electronically and provide a $350,000 bid bond - Safety certification required from New Brunswick Construction Safety Association or Safety Services New Brunswick - Compliance with the Procurement Act and Construction Services Regulation - Preferential treatment for New Brunswick suppliers and possible tariff price adjustments - Strict period of performance with penalties for late completion - Quantities and part numbers are specified for all major construction items - Temporary sanitary sewer and water main installation included - Payment adjustments for mat density and fuel cost are provisioned
Description
This solicitation is for the replacement of Three Mile Brook No. 1 and the construction of a temporary detour (T345) in the Parish of Madawaska, Madawaska County. The contract involves various construction activities including excavation, grading, aggregate base and subbase placement, asphalt concrete application, and installation of temporary structures and municipal services. Bids must be submitted electronically and include a bid bond of $350,000. The procurement is governed by the Procurement Act and Construction Services Regulation of New Brunswick.