Core Active Transportation Network: Bid and Procurement Opportunities
Overview
Cycling Nova Scotia core active transportation network project is seeking qualified contractors and suppliers for various projects aimed at enhancing and expanding provincial cycling infrastructure. We invite interested parties to review the current opportunities and submit their bids as outlined in the instructions below.
Proposal #26-001 Develop Functional Active Transportation (AT) Network Designs and Costing for Cycling Nova Scotia and Town of Berwick
Sealed proposals will be received up to 5 p.m. Friday, May 1st, 2026
Bid Number: #26-001
Bid Name:
Bid Status: Open
Publish Date: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Bid Closing Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026
Negotiation Type:
Language Bid Submission: English
Condition for Participation: Refer to project document
Submission Type: Refer to project document
Description:
Cycling Nova Scotia is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms for the development of a Functional-Level Active Transportation (AT) Network Design (60%) and a minimum of Class D cost estimates, as well as policy recommendations, as part of a community-led Active Transportation Strategy to create an All Ages and Abilities, All times, All seasons (5A), walking and cycling connection through the Town of Berwick.
The project encompasses the six following key components:
- Functional design plans & cross-sections (60% design drawings) for the full AT network within the network scope of CNS’s draft network map.
- Locations identified for secondary AT amenities, including and not limited to bike rack locations, lights, wayfinding, benches and bus shelters.
- Contextual review of and not limited to NSDWP, NACTO, TAC, Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks, and CROW Standard Designs.
- Visual renderings for three high-impact locations like on Main Street, Commercial Street, and Cottage Street.
- Minimum of Class D cost estimates and adoption recommendation strategy, structured to identify areas of priority based on CNS’s Phase 1 findings.
- Berwick AT Strategy & Policy Recommendation, aligned with the Town of Berwick Municipal Planning Strategy (2025) and Recreational Trails Strategy (2020).
Building off a draft preliminary AT network proposal put forward by CNS, this project will refine the network designs, produce functional facility types for the network, provide cost estimates to enable future funding applications and a policy and adoption strategy, to be incorporated into a complete package to bring forward to the Town of Berwick on behalf of CNS.
Quote #25-004 Develop a Concept Active Transportation Network Designs and Policy Recommendations
Sealed proposals will be received up to 5 p.m. Friday, July 25th, 2025 – Contract Negotiable
Bid Number: #25-004
Bid Name:
Bid Status: Closed
Publish Date: Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Bid Closing Date: Friday, July 25th, 2025
Negotiation Type: Open
Language Bid Submission: English
Condition for Participation: Refer to project document
Submission Type: Refer to project document
Description:
Cycling Nova Scotia seeks consultancy services for a conceptual core active transportation (AT) network design, drawings, policy recommendations and cost estimates. The aim is to assess the feasibility and identify preferred design options for the creation of an All Ages and Abilities (AAA) walking and cycling facility that combines the engagement and network design done by Cycling NS and the Spryfield Community Association.
The project addresses the five following components:
- Conceptual design (10–30%) for the full AT network area identified in Cycling NS’s draft network map
- Contextual/jurisdictional review of and not limited to Halifax Regional Municipality’s Red Book standards, Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP), and Cycling NS engagement outputs
- Visual renderings for up to eight high-impact locations (e.g., Herring Cove Road, Greystone Drive)
- Community engagement support via Remix Street or similar platform.
- Class D cost estimates, design illustrations, and policy recommendations in a complete report structured to assist with future adoption and funding applications.
This initiative will involve route evaluation(s), active engagement with the public and community partners about facility design considerations, conceptual drawings (30%) of the recommended facility types, policy recommendations and cost estimations for the entire network and/or network sections.
RFQ #25-004: Develop a Concept Active Transportation Network Designs and Policy Recommendations
Proposal #24-001 Develop a Functional Core Active Transportation Network Design for Cycling Nova Scotia and Wagmatcook First Nation
Sealed proposals will be received up to 5 p.m. Friday, July 5th, 2024 – Contract Negotiable
Bid Number: #24-001
Bid Name:
Bid Status: Closed
Publish Date: Tuesday, June 4th, 2024
Bid Closing Date: Friday, July 5th, 2024
Negotiation Type: Open
Language Bid Submission: English
Condition for Participation: Refer to project document
Submission Type: Refer to project document
Description:
Cycling Nova Scotia seeks consultancy services for a functional core active transportation (AT) network design drawings and cost estimates. The aim is to assess the feasibility and identify preferred design options for the creation of an All Ages and Abilities (AAA) walking and cycling facility that combines the AT spine planned by CNS with the planned trails network within Wagmatcook First Nation.
The project encompasses the two following key components:
- Design and estimate engineering costs for multi-use path and crossing facilities alongside the Trans-Canada Highway (HWY 105). See Document.
- Design and estimate engineering costs for the Wagmatcook First Nation trail networks. See Document.
This initiative will involve thorough route condition evaluation, active engagement with the public and community partners about facility type design considerations, detailed designs (90% drawings) of the preferred facility types, and engineering cost estimations for each network section.