Site work and renovation of a mixed-use development in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field; and day care center.

Question Deadline 10/15/2026 Inquiries to: Michael Kahn, Director, Planning & Development at development@shelburnens.ca Improvements to the King St Center playground, including elimination of standing water and drainage deficiencies, stabilization of grade changes and settlement issues, playground safety and accessibility improvements, protection of adjacent infrastructure, and removal of stumps, roots, and vegetation. Grading, drainage, retaining wall and site restoration improvements at the playground; excavation and regrading; crusher dust placement; fence restoration and post regrading; stormwater management improvements including potential dry wells, perforated pipe and drainage infrastructure; connection of downspouts to storm system; erosion control measures; removal of tree stumps, roots and vegetation; restoration of playground surface and surrounding site. Contractor to provide all labour, equipment, materials, supervision, transportation and disposal. The Successful contractor shall provide all labour, equipment, materials, supervision, transportation, and disposal necessary to complete the work. The scope of work generally includes: 1. Assessment, excavation, grading, supply of materials and construction activities necessary to restore to a flat surface which is graded for drainage and improve the playground and surrounding site. i. Crusher Dust has been identified as the suitable material for playground remediation. ii. Righting and restoring Metal fence line, post regrading. iii. Considerations include, a dry well and/or perforated pipe to help stormwater infiltrate into the ground. 2. Removal of remaining tree stump, roots and vegetation i. Prior to and/or during re-grading/stormwater additions in this tender, the town will have a large tree in the playground removed by the successful bidder of this quotation. Any remnants (stumps, vegetation, roots) are expected to be cleared, via this request. 3. Implement stormwater management improvements to address drainage concerns within the playground and surrounding property. Such work may include: i . Subsurface drainage infrastructure, erosion control measures, and other drainage feature necessary to safely convey and manage runoff. ii. See attached Stormwater Conceptual sketches at the end of this document. iii. Connection of downspouts, to existing stormwater catch basin. Proponents may need to core through retaining wall for outlet, street grading will direct stormwater management. iv. The Contractor shall include all work required to connect the proposed drainage improvements to the existing municipal stormwater system . The existing catch basin condition is presently unknown. The Town reserves the right to direct additional work associated with the reconstruction, repair, modification, or replacement of the existing catch basin if required following excavation and inspection. Documents available at https://procurement-portal.novascotia.ca/tenders/TOS2026-007