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Matheson Island Launch Ramp

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Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) sought bids for this general construction requirement. Open bidding: any qualified supplier can submit a bid. The lowest compliant price wins. Bidders had 23 days between publication and closing.

BuyerDepartment of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
Delivery regionCanada
Closing date2026-06-03 14:00
Published2026-05-11
TradeGeneral Construction
Solicitation no.30007997

Key dates

  • Published May 11, 2026 186 days ago
  • Bids close June 3, 2026 163 days ago
  • Contract starts July 6, 2026 130 days ago
  • Contract ends November 27, 2026 in 14 days

Work is expected to start about 33 days after bids close. Planned duration: about 5 months.

What the buyer is asking for

This project involves the reconstruction of the existing boat launch ramp at Matheson Island, Manitoba, approximately 240 km north of Winnipeg, with access via MB 8 and PR 234, including ferry or winter ice road.

The work includes demolition and removal of existing launch ramp infrastructure and construction of a new launch ramp system comprised of pre cast concrete pads installed on a prepared granular base.

The work includes, but is not limited to:

  • Demolition and removal of approximately twenty (20) existing pre cast concrete launch ramp pads, including disposal at approved facilities;
  • Excavation, grading, and preparation of the launch ramp footprint;
  • Supply and installation of granular sub base and base materials;
  • Supply and installation of geotextile material;
  • Supply and installation of fifty seven (57) new pre cast concrete launch ramp pads, including alignment, spacing, levelling, interconnection, and joint infill;
  • Supply and placement of rip rap material;
  • Implementation of environmental protection, sediment control, and spill prevention measures;
  • Quality control, inspections, site restoration, and project close out activities.

The Contractor is responsible for all labour, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, permits, insurance, health and safety, environmental compliance, and coordination with the Departmental Representative required to complete the work.

The new closing date for receiving proposals is changed to June 3, 2026, 2:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time).

Requirements mentioned in the notice

  • Insurance “The Contractor is responsible for all labour, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, permits, insurance, health and safety, environmental compliance, and coordination with the Departmental Representative required to…”

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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

Documents attached to the notice

View the official notice → (reference cb-475-99008376)

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