Opportunity
New Brunswick Opportunities Network #26-0180
Route 180 P185 Culvert Replacement Construction
Posted
October 02, 2026
Respond By
October 08, 2026
Identifier
26-0180
NAICS
237310, 237990
New Brunswick is seeking a contractor to replace culvert structure P185 on Route 180 in Restigouche County. - Government buyer: Province of New Brunswick, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure; Strategic Procurement – Transportation and Infrastructure and Emergency Management Branch are identified in the tender materials. - Scope: Contract 26-0180 covers removal of the existing 3000 mm corrugated steel pipe culvert and installation of two 2400 mm 65D reinforced concrete culverts, along with roadway, embankment, drainage, and channel work. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, resellers, or other commercial vendors are named. The 2400 mm culvert pipes are owner-supplied. - Major materials and quantities: 53.8 m of large concrete pipe; 2,700 t of structural backfill; 2,250 m of common excavation; 975 t of 31.5 mm base aggregate; 325 t of aggregate base/subbase; 350 t of R-100 riprap; 200 t of random riprap; and 425 m of geotextile. Other specified items include guide rail, guide posts, sediment-control fence, shoulder material, individual rock placement, and additional aggregate and geotextile specifications. - Temporary works and construction services: Three staged traffic-detour phases; two 1200 mm temporary water-control culvert sections (17.5 m and 15 m); temporary channel works and liner; traffic control, barriers, water control, fish rescue, and construction mobilization. - Notable requirements: Work is restricted to daylight hours. Temporary water-control works must function properly; the tender specifies a potential $1,000-per-day penalty when they do not. Plans also require inlet and outlet riprap protection, an energy-dissipation pool, sediment controls, and roadway reconstruction. A qualifying COR or approved safety certification is required.
Description
The Province of New Brunswick is seeking bids for the P185 Route 180 culvert replacement in Eldon Parish, Restigouche County. The work includes replacing the existing culvert with twin reinforced concrete culverts, with temporary detours and channel and related road work detailed in the plans and specifications. Bids must be submitted by email; paper bids are not accepted. Submissions must include a signed Form of Tender, required safety certification, a $55,000 bid bond, and surety consent.