EH990-251494 MacDonald-Cartier Bridge - Wearing Surface and Girder Coating Renewal Project

Solicitation number WS5555669598

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/05/06 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date

Description
The Macdonald-Cartier Bridge is a key interprovincial crossing linking Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec, connecting King Edward Avenue with Autoroute 5 and serving as one of only two truck routes between the cities. The Wearing Surface and Girder Coating Renewal project includes replacement of the asphalt wearing surface and buried expansion joints on the bridge deck. Work beneath the deck will involve cleaning and encapsulating the steel box-girders and floor beams’ coating, completing localized steel repairs, and replacing deteriorated catwalk sections. Additional work below the bridge includes rehabilitation of concrete piers and abutments, masonry repairs, and construction of a new retaining wall on the Ontario side to improve slope protection. All temporary construction and staging areas will be fully restored once the project is complete. An optional site visit will be held April 16, 2026. Please see tender documents for details.

Contract duration

The estimated contract period will be 17 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/05/01.

Trade agreements

  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
  • North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Reason for limited tendering

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

  • None

Businesses interested in partnering for this tender opportunity:
Note: Information may not be available in both English and French. This is because the Official Languages Act does not apply.

Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Address
11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
Canada
Contracting authority
Rudderham, Dale (SPAC/PSPC) (il-le-lui / he-him-his)
Email
dale.rudderham@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Buying organization(s)

Organization
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Address
11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
Canada
Bidding details

Summary information

Notice type
Request for Proposal
Language(s)
French, English
Region(s) of delivery
National Capital Region (NCR)
Contract duration
17 month(s)
Procurement method
Competitive – Open Bidding
Selection criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
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