# Procurement Portal Nova Scotia #RFP2609

Turnkey design-build replacement of the Victoria Square bandshell

**Posted:** October 23, 2026
**Respond By:** November 10, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP2609
**NAICS:** 236220

The Town of Amherst is seeking a turnkey design-build team to replace the Victoria Square bandshell in Amherst, Nova Scotia.
- **Government buyer:** Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia.
- **Scope:** Deliver a complete design-build project, including design development, permitting, site preparation, construction, equipment supply and installation, commissioning, project close-out, and warranty services.
- **Venue requirements:** A durable outdoor performance venue with a permanent, covered 20-by-40-foot stage and seating capacity for up to 1,000 people using their own lawn chairs.
- **Notable considerations:** Accessibility, environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, long service life, and low preventative maintenance costs are encouraged.
- **OEMs and named vendors:** None identified; no specific products, models, or product quantities are specified.
- **Expected duration:** 12 months.

### Description

The Town of Amherst is seeking proposals for a complete, turnkey design-build solution for a new bandshell at Victoria Square in Amherst, Nova Scotia. The accessible, durable outdoor performance venue must include a covered 20’ × 40’ permanent stage and accommodate up to 1,000 people seated in their own lawn chairs; the existing bandshell is to be removed. Work includes design development, permitting, site preparation, construction, equipment supply and installation, commissioning, close-out, and warranty services. Accessibility, environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, longevity, and minimal preventative maintenance costs are encouraged considerations.

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