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Cape John – Breakwater Betterment, NS

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Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) sought bids for this general construction requirement in Nova Scotia. Open bidding: any qualified supplier can submit a bid. The lowest compliant price wins. Bidders had 15 days between publication and closing.

BuyerDepartment of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)

Delivery regionCanada, Nova Scotia, Pictou

Closing date2026-08-12 14:00

Published2026-07-28

TradeGeneral Construction

Solicitation no.30008224

Key dates

Published July 28, 2026 107 days ago
Bids close August 12, 2026 92 days ago
Contract starts September 1, 2026 72 days ago
Contract ends January 29, 2027 in 78 days

Work is expected to start about 20 days after bids close. Planned duration: about 5 months.

What the buyer is asking for

Cape John, Nova Scotia - Breakwater Betterment

Scope of work

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Small Craft Harbours (SCH), requires the services of a qualified contractor to undertake breakwater improvement works at Cape John Harbour, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.

The project involves the supply of all labour, equipment, materials, supervision, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete the work in accordance with the plans and specifications. The work generally includes, but is not limited to:

Mobilization and demobilization of personnel, equipment, and materials to and from the site
Sitework, demolition, and removal activities associated with the existing breakwater
Removal, sorting, stockpiling, salvage, and reinstallation of existing armourstone and filter stone suitable for reuse
Supply, hauling, placement, and grading of new armourstone (4–6 tonne class) to the lines and grades indicated in the contract documents
Construction activities required to restore and improve the existing breakwater structure
Implementation of all required environmental protection, erosion and sediment control, navigational safety, and health and safety measures
Final site restoration, cleanup, and disposal of surplus materials

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The work will occur within an active fishing harbour and must be coordinated to minimize disruption to harbour operations.

Familiarization with site

Before submitting a bid, it is recommended that Bidders visit the site and its surroundings, at their own expense and schedule, to review and verify the form, nature and extent of the work, materials necessary for the completion of the works, the means of access to the site (including ferry services), severity, exposure and uncertainty of weather, soil conditions, any accommodations they may require,

and in general shall obtain all necessary information as to risks, contingencies and other circumstances which may influence or affect their bid.

No allowance shall be made subsequently in this connection on account of error or negligence to properly observe and determine the conditions that will apply. Take all appropriate safety measures for any site visit, either before or after acceptance of the bid.

Contract period

The period of the contract is from contract award until January 29, 2027.

Requirements mentioned in the notice

Site visit / meeting “Take all appropriate safety measures for any site visit, either before or after acceptance of the bid.”

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Who can bid and how it is decided

Process Competitive - Open bidding Open bidding: any qualified supplier can submit a bid.
How the winner is chosen Lowest Price The lowest compliant price wins.
Trade agreements Canadian Free Trade
Goods & services category Marine construction services