Opportunity
Iqaluit #2026-RFT-016
Cemetery Plot Excavation and Restoration Services at Apex Cemetery, Iqaluit
Posted
September 24, 2026
Respond By
October 09, 2026
Identifier
2026-RFT-016
NAICS
238910
The City of Iqaluit Department of Public Works and Engineering is seeking qualified contractors for cemetery plot excavation and restoration at Apex Cemetery, Iqaluit, Nunavut. - Government Buyer: - City of Iqaluit, Department of Public Works and Engineering - Contact: Adrian Blanchard - Scope of Work: - Excavation of 26 cemetery grave plots - Installation of 26 City-supplied burial boxes - Backfilling with Class A road gravel (compacted and graded) - Disposal of surplus excavated material at City-designated landfill - Final site cleanup, restoration of disturbed areas, and completion inspection - Products/Services Requested: - Plot excavation and base preparation (26 plots) - Installation of burial boxes (26 units) - Supply and placement of Class A gravel (26 units) - Disposal of surplus material (1 job) - Site restoration and inspection (1 job) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict protection of existing graves during all work - Performance bonds and insurance required - Completion deadline and warranty period specified - All burial boxes are supplied by the City (no OEMs required) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; all materials except burial boxes are contractor-supplied.
Description
The City of Iqaluit Department of Public Works and Engineering is issuing a Request for Tender (RFT) for qualified proponents to provide construction services related to the digging of cemetery grave plots at the City of Iqaluit Apex Cemetery. The tender requires electronic bid submission through MERX Canadian Public Tenders. The scope includes construction services as detailed in the RFT document. The closing date for submissions is October 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.