SUPPLY AND DELIVER PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of pressure-treated lumber for the ACOA Wayfinding Project. The project requires a total of 900 wood posts, specifically 100 pieces of 8” x 8” x 10’ wood posts and 800 pieces of 4” x 4” x 10’ wood posts. The core need is to procure high-quality lumber that meets specific standards for use in municipal signage and wayfinding installations.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Contact: Purchasing
Email: [email protected]

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements to be considered eligible:

• All timber must be of species spruce, pine, or fir, graded no. 1 or no. 2.
• Lumber must be dressed on all four sides and pressure treated (saltwater treatment is not required).
• CBRM will reject any lumber with warping, splitting, rot, bark areas, excessive knots, or other defects.
• Delivery must be made to 15 Massey Dr, Sydney.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Bidders should have experience in sourcing and supplying pressure-treated lumber that meets the specified quality standards. Familiarity with municipal project requirements and standards for lumber is advantageous.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The key deliverable is the timely delivery of the specified quantities of lumber to the designated location. Bidders must clearly specify their delivery date, with a preference for completion by the end of March 2026.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, bidders with prior experience in similar municipal projects or those who can demonstrate a track record of delivering high-quality lumber may have a competitive advantage. Preferred certifications related to lumber quality or environmental standards could also be beneficial.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the RFP for potential bidders to assess their fit for the project.