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Message of May 5, 2021

Re: NSDPW 2021 Standard Specification Update

The Nova Scotia Department of Public Works (NSDPW) wishes to advise all Contractors, who bid on Department tenders, that the Department's Standard Specification - Highway Construction and Maintenance has been updated. Free download of the updated Standard Specification is available at the following links:

NSDPW BidX page https://bidx.com/ns/main
NSDPW Publications page
 https://novascotia.ca/tran/publications/standard.pdf

Any questions regarding the review process and content or revisions of the Standard Specifications can be directed to any one of the team leaders given in the Enquiries section of the Standard Specifications.

Any questions regarding interpretation of the Standard Specifications for a particular contract should be directed to the Engineer in charge of administering the contract.

Thank you,

Charles Hooper, P. Eng
Construction Manager - Highway Construction Services
902-956-1762
Charles.Hooper@novascotia.ca


Message of January 20, 2020

Re: NSDPW Standard Specification Update

The Nova Scotia Department of Public Works (NSDPW) wishes to advise all Contractors, who bid on Department tenders, that the Department's Standard Specification - Highway Construction and Maintenance has been updated. Free download of the updated Standard Specification is available at the following links:

NSDPW BidX page https://bidx.com/ns/main
NSDPW Publications page
https://novascotia.ca/tran/publications/standard.pdf

Any questions regarding the review process and content or revisions of the Standard Specifications can be directed to any one of the team leaders given in the Enquiries section of the Standard Specifications.

Any questions regarding interpretation of the Standard Specifications for a particular contract should be directed to the Engineer in charge of administering the contract.

Thank you,

Highway Construction Services, NSDPW


Message of Feb 4, 2019 2:10 PM AST

On February 1st, 2019, the Bid Express Service and Nova Scotia Department of Public Works (NSDPW)  began the process of switching from Expedite Bids to Project Bids - Bid preparation software to submit bid responses for Highway Construction Services tenders via Bid Express.

Lettings that close up to and including March 1st will still use the Expedite process. Lettings that close on March 6th and beyond will use the Project Bids - Bid process.

Bid Express is leading this process. NSDPW encourages all vendors to work with the Bid Express Customer Service Team to facilitate this transition until complete.

To submit a bid for the March 6, 2019 letting and beyond, vendors will be required to create a new Digital ID for the AASHTOWare Project Bids - Bid component once, and then use that same Digital ID to bid on all future NSDPW proposals.

You will not be able to bid on NSDPW proposals, on or after March 6, 2019, unless your organization switches to Project Bids - Bid.

If you currently have an active Info Tech Digital ID for NSDPW, Bid Express will reimburse your organization for the cost of creating the new Digital ID. You will also be required to submit a request to bid to NSDPW. This request will be presented to you when creating the new Digital ID.

Project Bids - Bid files will have either a .ebsx extension for the original bid file and .###x extension for amended ebsx files.

Bid Express suggests that all vendors install Project Bids - Bid, conduct tests, and train staff, as soon as possible, to assist in a smooth transition.

Questions with regards to this initiative should be directed to Bid Express Customer Support at customersupport@bidx.com or by calling 1-888-352-2439.

Thank you,

Highway Construction Services, NSTIR



 

 

What's New?

What's New Table. What's New Table lists the last 50 activities that happened in regards to the lettings
June
Letting Proposal Activity Activity Date
20JUN23 Letting Made Available 06/01/2023
13JUN23 3 - 2023-084 1 New Attachment - 2023-084 Addendum 1.pdf 06/01/2023
3 - 2023-084 1 New Attachment - 2023-084 Addendum 1.pdf 06/01/2023
3 - 2023-084 1 New Attachment - St Peters Junction RR OP (RCH 058).pdf 06/01/2023
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What's New Table. What's New Table lists the last 50 activities that happened in regards to the lettings
May
Letting Proposal Activity Activity Date
Letting Made Available 05/29/2023
Letting Made Available 05/29/2023
02JUN23 6 - 2023-064 1 New Attachment - 2023-064 Addendum #1.pdf 05/29/2023
6 - 2023-064 1 New Attachment - Northeast Mabou Road - Guardrail List.pdf 05/29/2023
6 - 2023-064 1 New Attachment - 2023-064 Addendum #1.pdf 05/29/2023
6 - 2023-064 1 New Attachment - Foot Cape Road - Cross Culvert List.pdf 05/29/2023
6 - 2023-064 1 New Attachment - Northeast Mabou Road - Cross Culvert List.pdf 05/29/2023
6 - 2023-064 1 New Attachment - Northeast Mabou Road - Driveway Culvert List.pdf 05/29/2023
6 - 2023-064 1 New Attachment - Foot Cape Road - Driveway Culvert List.pdf 05/29/2023
6 - 2023-064 1 New Attachment - Foot Cape Road - Work Lists.pdf 05/29/2023
6 - 2023-064 1 New Attachment - Foot Cape Road - Guardrail List.pdf 05/29/2023
6 - 2023-064 1 New Attachment - Northeast Mabou Road - Work Lists.pdf 05/29/2023
31MAY23 7 - 2023-067 Amendment Loaded 05/29/2023
7 - 2023-067 1 New Attachment - 2023-067 Addendum 3.pdf 05/29/2023
7 - 2023-067 1 New Attachment - 2023-067 Special Provisions Rev.3, May 29, 2023.pdf 05/29/2023
02JUN23 8 - 2023-075 1 New Attachment - 2023-075 Addendum-3.pdf 05/29/2023
8 - 2023-075 1 New Attachment - 2023-075 Addendum-3.pdf 05/29/2023
8 - 2023-075 1 New Attachment - 2023-075 Special Provisions- Rev-3- May-29-2023.pdf 05/29/2023
8 - 2023-075 Amendment Loaded 05/26/2023
8 - 2023-075 1 New Attachment - 2023-075 Special Provisions- Rev-2- May-26-2023.pdf 05/26/2023
8 - 2023-075 1 New Attachment - 2023-075 Special Provisions- Rev-2- May-26-2023.pdf 05/26/2023
8 - 2023-075 1 New Attachment - 2023-075 Special Provisions- Rev-2- May-26-2023.pdf 05/26/2023
8 - 2023-075 1 New Attachment - 2023-075 Special Provisions- Rev-2- May-26-2023.pdf 05/26/2023
8 - 2023-075 1 New Attachment - 2023-075 Special Provisions- Rev-2- May-26-2023.pdf 05/26/2023
8 - 2023-075 1 New Attachment - Loop Installation Guidelines.pdf 05/26/2023
8 - 2023-075 Attachment Deleted - 2023-075 Special Provisions- Rev-2- May-26-2023.pdf 05/26/2023
8 - 2023-075 1 New Attachment - 2023-075 Addendum-2.pdf 05/26/2023
8 - 2023-075 1 New Attachment - 2023-075 Special Provisions- Rev-2- May-26-2023.pdf 05/26/2023
8 - 2023-075 1 New Attachment - 2023-075 Special Provisions- Rev-2- May-26-2023.pdf 05/26/2023
8 - 2023-075 1 New Attachment - Loop Installation Guidelines.pdf 05/26/2023
8 - 2023-075 Attachment Deleted - 2023-075 Special Provisions- Rev-2- May-26-2023.pdf 05/26/2023
8 - 2023-075 Attachment Deleted - 2023-075 Special Provisions- Rev-2- May-26-2023.pdf 05/26/2023
09JUN23 Letting Made Available 05/25/2023
31MAY23 11 - 2023-067 Proposal Postponed 05/25/2023
7 - 2023-067 Amendment Loaded 05/25/2023
7 - 2023-067 1 New Attachment - 2023-067 Addendum 2.pdf 05/25/2023
7 - 2023-067 1 New Attachment - 00 74 00 - Supplementary Specifications - IFT May 25.pdf 05/25/2023
7 - 2023-067 1 New Attachment - 2023-067 Special Provisions Rev.2, May 25, 2023.pdf 05/25/2023
7 - 2023-067 1 New Attachment - Draft Borehole Records and Locations - Trunk 4 Roundabouts.pdf 05/25/2023
7 - 2023-067 Attachment Deleted - 00 74 00 - Supplementary Specifications - IFT May 3.pdf 05/25/2023
07JUN23 Letting Made Available 05/23/2023
Letting Made Available 05/23/2023
02JUN23 Letting Made Available 05/18/2023
26MAY23 9 - 2023-048 1 New Attachment - 2023-048 Addendum-1.pdf 05/18/2023
9 - 2023-048 1 New Attachment - Cover Letter.pdf 05/18/2023
9 - 2023-048 1 New Attachment - 2023-048 Addendum-1.pdf 05/18/2023
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