Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) announced that the Government of Canada has awarded two contracts, totalling more than $103 million (excluding taxes), to Ledcor Highways Limited, for maintenance work on the Alaska Highway. The contracts were awarded following competitive procurement processes.
The contracts cover work on two sections of the Alaska Highway under PSPC’s responsibility: the south section, from kilometres 133 to 589, and the north section, from kilometres 589 to 968.
“The Alaska Highway is an important transportation link to the Yukon and northern British Columbia for residents and tourists alike. Through this maintenance and repair program, we are preserving the highway infrastructure to better support local economies and communities, and providing long-term value for the region.” said Jean-Yves Duclos,” Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant.
Both contracts are for a period of three years, from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2028, and include year-round and seasonal maintenance activities on and off the highway. Activities include traffic management and control, highway surface maintenance, highway drainage maintenance, winter maintenance such as snow clearing and salt application, roadside maintenance and structure maintenance.
After extensive collaboration with First Nations and industry, a robust Indigenous participation requirement was added to these contracts. The requirement is creating economic opportunities to provide meaningful work and economic benefits to Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous firms in the region. The opportunities are as follows:
- a minimum sub-contracting requirement to First Nations of:
- $24 million on the south section of the highway
- $33 million on the north section of the highway
- mandatory employment and training requirements for the 7 First Nations along the highway on both maintenance contracts
“These contracts ensure a safer, more reliable Alaska Highway by addressing immediate safety concerns and investing in long-term infrastructure. With smart planning and execution, they’ll strengthen the highway for local communities and the growing number of travelers for years to come,” said Brendan Hanley, MP for the Yukon.
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