PLEASE NOTE: Town of Antigonish tender opportunities are posted to Nova Scotia Government Tender Notices.
Please read the instructions for each tender carefully. Tenders that require a fee will note if the tender package can be picked up at Town Hall, or if the documents are to be picked up at the consultant's location.
Town of Antigonish, Town Hall is located at:
274 Main St.,
Antigonish,
NS B2G 2C4
Open Tenders:
pdf Accessibility Plan Update (306 KB)
The Town of Antigonish is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to support the Town in meeting the April 2025 Provincial Accessibility Plan Update requirements. This project will involve evaluating the Town's current Accessibility Plan's successes and identifying gaps through community engagement. The final deliverable will serve as an addendum to the current Accessibility Plan and must be adopted by Town Council by April 1, 2025.
All proposals must be received by December 19, 2024 at 2 p.m. AST. Late submissions will not be considered. Submissions may be sent via email to Kate MacInnis, Director of Community Development at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or dropped off/mailed/courried to Town of Antigonish, c/o Kate MacInnis, 274 Main Street, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2C4.
Please be advised that questions and clarifications on this RFP will be taken via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. until Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3 p.m.
To read the full RFP, scope of work, and additional requirements, pdf click here (306 KB) .
Please review Addemdum #1 to the Accessibility Plan Update RFP posted on December 10, 2024. pdf Click here to download and review (122 KB) .
Planning Consultation for Housing Density Increase, Zoning, and Bylaw Review
A joint review through the Housing Accelerator Fund. The Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish are seeking qualified planning consultants to assist in increasing the availability of housing units by reviewing and revising various land use policies and bylaws.
The primary objective is to explore opportunities to increase housing density and diversity while ensuring sustainable growth, affordability, and compatibility with the community’s goals including the underrepresented community members. The scope will include reviewing existing Land Use Bylaws (LUB), Municipal Planning Strategies (MPS) accessory dwelling unit (ADU) zoning, local improvement bylaws, and specific components of subdivision bylaws.
The closing date for this tender is Friday, November 1 at 3 p.m. For further details, visit: https://procurement-portal.novascotia.ca/tenders/MCA101624HAF
pdf NSFM Standing Offer Notice: (75 KB)
The Town of Antigonish intends to participate in one or more procurements conducted by NSFM/RMA from April 2021-March 2022. For more information visit www.merx.com.
Closed Tenders:
Sewer Cleaning Project 2024
Tender Awarded to GFL Environmental with a bid of $48,225.39
Salt Hauling Tender
Tender Closed. Tender awarded to Finley Brophy Trucking with a bid of $18360.00
Waste Collection Services for Downtown Litter Cans
The Town opted to void the search for external waste collection for the Downtown Litter Cans following a review of all RFQ submissions. An external service contract is no longer required due to a change in organizational needs.
Sandlot Baseball Field Accessible Pathway Upgrade
Tender awarded to Dexter Construction for a bid price of $44,860 + HST.
Lagoon Sludge Removal and Transport
Tender awarded to GFL with a price of $465,361.60.
Net Zero Community Engagement & Implementation Plan
RFP Closed. Contract awarded to Sean Kelly Consulting & Lara Ryan Consulting for a project budget of $34,750+HST.
RFQ - Arbor Drive Park Trail Construction
RFQ closed. Contract awrded to Grays Greenhouses for $52,000 + HST.
Town of Antigonish Volunteer Fire Department 2024 Pumper/Tanker RFQ
RFQ Closed. One submission recieved from Fort Gary Fire Trucks with a quote of $945,210 +HST. Submission is under review and has not been awarded.
Hawthorne Street Paving
Tender awarded to Nova Construction with a bid of $257,310.00.
2024 Town Hall Lighting RFQ
RFQ awarded to Air Energy Solutions with a quote of $5,487.00
2024 Hawthorne Curb Tender
Tender awrded to BD Clifton with a bid of $165,340.
2024 Active Transportation Corridor - James Street to Highland Drive
Awarded to Dexter Construction for the bid price of $630,096.00 + HST.
Town of Antigonish - Request for Quotations for Audio Services for Canada Day and Christmas Events
Three submissions recieved. AV services to be provided by One Stop Entertainment.
Town of Antigonish Bethany Tank Relining Project
Awarded to Allsteel for $2,154,816.00 + HST.
Town of Antigonish 2024 Asphalt Patching Project
Awarded to Dexter with a bid of $217,599.48 + HST.
Tender - 2024 Active Transportation Corridor - Trunk 4 to James Street
After a comprehensive review, the Town adjusted the original scope of work to the construction of the active transportation rail from Trunk 4 to James Street and awarded the tender to Dexter for a bid of $268,121 + HST.
Request for Proposals - Consulting Engineering Services RFP Bay St Municipal
Servicing Upgrades
Awarded to WSP. with a bid of $204,872.
