Procurement for the Town of Bridgewater is managed by individual departments with the Finance Department providing oversight and coordination to the organization with respect to procurement issues.
e-Procurement
The Town of Bridgewater is pleased to announce that a new eProcurement platform called Bonfire has been implemented for vendors use. Vendor submissions must be uploaded electronically (unless otherwise noted) to:
For a quick tutorial on how to upload a submittal, visit: Creating and Uploading a Submission to Bonfire
Current Opportunities
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26-16E Two (2) 2026 or Newer ½ Ton 4x4 Hybrid Super Crew Trucks
The Town of Bridgewater (Town) requests firm price tenders for the supply and delivery of two (2) new 2026 or newer ½ ton 4x4 Hybrid super cab trucks.
Closing Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. AST
This opportunity is available for viewing/bidding on the Bonfire eprocurement platform.
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26-15E Supply of a New Backhoe Loader, 2026 or Newer
The Town of Bridgewater (Town) requests firm price tenders for the supply and delivery of a new Backhoe Loader, 2026 or newer.
Closing Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. AST
This opportunity is available for viewing/bidding on the Bonfire eprocurement platform.
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26-14E Supply of 2026 or Newer Five-Ton Truck
The Town of Bridgewater (Town) requests firm price tenders for the supply and delivery of a 2026 or Newer Five-Ton Truck, complete with reversible quick connect plow and dump box.
As a provisional item, the Town is also considering purchasing an additional truck, for a total of two units.
Closing Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. AST
This opportunity is available for viewing/bidding on the Bonfire eprocurement platform.
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RFQ2026-04 AVIGILON ALTA CLOUD-NATIVE CCTV CAMERAS
The Town of Bridgewater ("Town"), located in Bridgewater, NS, is requesting quotations from qualified Contractors for the supply, delivery, and installation of approximately three (3) to six (6) Avigilon Alta cloud-native CCTV cameras, allowing for the existing camera system to be connected to the Alta cloud platform at a later date.
The installation of the cameras should also include the ability to connect them to the internet for the Alta cloud connection, either through a pole mounted weather rated 5G router and enclosure, or a purpose designed wireless implementation capable of guaranteeing connectivity year-round and not affected by tree growth. Install requirements can vary from site to site and may require correspondence and collaboration with 3rd parties such as Nova Scotia Power.
The proposed cameras will expand the Town's current CCTV system utilizing wireless access points and cellular backhaul connectivity.
Closing Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. AST
Quotes are to be submitted via email to
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EOI2026-01 BRIDGEWATER BUSINESS PARK LAND NORTH – PHASE I
The Town of Bridgewater invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified developers, investors, and businesses interested in acquiring and developing lots within Parcel A and/or Parcel B within Phase I of the Bridgewater Business Park North. Located at the new Exit 12A interchange on Highway 103, these development-ready properties offer outstanding highway exposure, municipal servicing, and direct access to one of Nova Scotia's fastest-growing regional economies. The Town seeks proponents with the financial capacity, development experience, and commitment to creating employment-generating commercial and industrial developments that align with the Business Park North Concept Development Plan.
Closing Date: September 22, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. AST
This opportunity is available for viewing/bidding on the Bonfire eprocurement platform.
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RFPQ2026-01 SCADA Cybersecurity Services
Municipal Shared Services (MSS), operating under the legal name Municipal Joint Services Board, Lunenburg Region (MJSB), is acting as the Procurement Lead on behalf of the Town of Bridgewater (TOB), Public Service Commission of Bridgewater (PSCB), the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL), and the Town of Mahone Bay (TOMB) (collectively, the “Municipalities").
This Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) represents the first stage of a two-stage procurement process to identify, and shortlist qualified specialized cybersecurity engineering, consulting, and systems integration firms to provide SCADA cybersecurity services and technology for water and wastewater treatment facilities operated by the Municipalities.
Closing Date: September 23, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. AST
This opportunity is available for viewing/bidding on the Bonfire eprocurement platform.
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26-12E Supply, Removal and Installation Rotating Biological Contactor Assemblies
The Town of Bridgewater (Town) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for the removal, supply, delivery and installation of two (2) Evoqua Model 425L-1 Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) assemblies at the Bridgewater Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Closing Date: September 23, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. AST
This opportunity is available for viewing/bidding on the Bonfire eprocurement platform.
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26-06E Pumping Station #3 Upgrades
This project is located on LaHave Street in the Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, and involves the construction of a new Pumping Station, together with associated modifications to the surrounding underground infrastructure.
Upon commissioning of the new pumping station, wastewater flows will be transitioned from the existing Pumping Station No. 3 to the new facility. Following the successful transition of operations, the existing pumping station, along with redundant underground infrastructure, will be decommissioned and demolished as part of this Contract.
The Work generally includes, but is not limited to:
• Site preparation and temporary works;
• Deep excavation and construction of a new pumping station wet well;
• Construction of a new pumping station building;
• Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of pumping station equipment, including pumps, standby generator, odour control system, and associated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems;
• Bypass pumping and maintenance of existing services during construction;
• Transition of wastewater flows from the existing Pumping Station No. 3 to the new pumping station;
• Decommissioning, demolition, and removal of the existing pumping station and redundant underground infrastructure;
• Restoration and reinstatement of all disturbed areas, including roadways, curbs, parking lots, retaining walls, landscaping, and other site features.The project is situated within a busy commercial and retail area. The Contractor shall maintain safe access to all businesses and properties throughout the duration of the Work and shall plan and execute construction activities to minimize disruption to businesses, residents, pedestrians, and vehicular traffic.
Work includes the implementation of environmental protection measures; obtaining, maintaining, and complying with all required permits and approvals; traffic control; coordination with stakeholders, utility providers, and regulatory agencies; preparation of record drawings; and submission of as-built documentation.
The Contract includes all labour, materials, equipment, supervision, incidentals, and related work necessary to complete the project in accordance with the Contract Documents, Drawings, and Specifications.
Closing Date: September 24 10 , 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. AST
This opportunity is available for viewing/bidding on the Bonfire eprocurement platform.
Notice of Participation
The Town of Bridgewater takes part in the following Collaborative and Buying Groups for procurements eligible to Nova Scotia Municipalities, Academic Institutions, Schools and Hospitals (MASH):
Province of Nova Scotia
- Procurements conducted by the Province of Nova Scotia including Nova Scotia MASH Sector Entities: For further information and access to Public Sector tender notices please go to https://procurement.novascotia.ca/ns-tenders.aspx
Canadian Collaborative Procurement Initiative (CCPI)
- Procurements eligible under the Canadian Collaborative Procurement Initiative (CCPI). For further information and access to Government of Canada tender notices, please go to the Public Works and Government Services Canada website at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en. For further information on the CPPI program https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/app-collaborat-procur/index-eng.html
Canoe Procurement Group of Canada
- For further information and access to the Canoe Procurement Group go to https://canoeprocurement.ca/
- For access to Canoe Procurement Group tenders go to https://www.merx.com/
Kinetic GPO
- For further information and access to Kinetic GPO program tender notices, please go to https://www.kineticgpo.ca/kinetic-gpo-solicitations.html
