This is a two-stage selection process. Bidders responding to this selection process are requested to submit a bid in two stages. This posting is the first stage (Stage One) of a two-stage solicitation process: the first stage will evaluate the qualifications of all interested suppliers; the second stage (Stage Two) will invite the qualified suppliers to provide a financial bid on the project based on the specifications and drawings. Upon award of contract in Stage Two the pre-qualification list will expire and will not be used in any other solicitation. The qualification list will expire within 180 days or upon award of a contract in Stage Two, whichever is earlier, and the prequalification list will not be used in any other solicitation. Following the evaluation of the submissions of Stage One, bidders will be advised of their qualification result and the status of the tender. Stage Two Bidders will be provided an INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) for the financial evaluation in relation to the specifications and drawings. A list of pre-qualified bidders from Stage One will not be released. The project will be carried out within the Cape Breton Highlands National Park (CBHNP) in Nova Scotia - generally in the vicinity of Ingonish. The project will involve the construction of new parking lot(s) and/or rehabilitation of existing parking lot(s). It is anticipated that the work will include: - The construction of one new paved parking lot with a capacity of approximately 45 to 50 vehicles (mix of cars, buses/RVs, and motorcycles). - The rehabilitation of one existing paved parking lot with a capacity of approximately 40 vehicles (mix of cars and motorcycles). - The rehabilitation of one existing unpaved parking lot with a capacity of approximately 12 vehicles (mix of cars and RVs). The number of parking lots, and type and size of parking lot(s) is subject to change. Generally, the construction is expected to include: - Labour, plant, material, tools, construction machinery and equipment, water, heat, light, power, transportation and other facilities and services required to perform the work. - Site preparation consisting of surveying, clearing and grubbing, excavation, cut and fill, grading, placement and compaction of aggregate coarses, and landscape reinstatement. - Retaining wall construction. - Ditch and rock lined dispersion apron construction - Culvert supply and installation. - Concrete work consisting of curbs / gutters, sidewalk and pads. - Asphalt placement. - Line and symbol painting on asphalt - Provision of erosion and sediment control measures. - Hard and soft landscaping and associated amenities such as bicycle rack. - The work involves multiple activities and must be coordinated by a General Contractor. Furthermore, the General Contractor shall be responsible for Occupational Health and Safety on site including traffic control during construction. To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated at a value between $1,000,001 > $5,000,000, Taxes extra. Contractor shall perform and complete the Work no later than November 29, 2024. Documents can be obtained at: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/ *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.