Contractor Information

Annually, Council allocates funds for the construction of various capital works projects to improve the City's infrastructure. Our staff:

• prepare annual and five-year capital works budget proposals and estimates
• maintain information on pavement management, bridge management and retaining wall management programs
• design capital works projects
• perform construction administration, supervision and inspection activities

Council approves the budget early in the year with projects taking place throughout the construction season. Annual plans are announced in March.

Bid on work with the City

Doing business with the City

Go to bids.stjohns.ca to learn more about the City's current procurement opportunities, to access the City's e-bidding system, or to register your company to be notified of contracts that meet your company profile.

Construction specifications

The St. John's Specifications Book contains the specifications used for the construction of roads, bridges, water and sewer infrastructure and other miscellaneous civil works. It also contains temporary traffic control measures used by contractors while working on City streets. 

Occupational Health and Safety

Contractors working for the City of St. John's are expected to have safe work environments. Read our Contractor Health and Safety Policy.

If you do work for City, you must follow these safety requirements:

Statutory declaration/safety checklist

Before bidding on a project, contractors need to be aware of safety obligations. You must sign a statutory declaration for occupational health and safety. We have a safety checklist to complete before any work begins.

Orientation session

A representative of the contracting company must attend a general orientation to become familiar with the City's safety expectations and general guidelines. At least one week before work starts, we will meet with you to discuss safety hazards and challenges specific to the job.

Letter of good standing

Contractors will provide a letter of good standing if the contract has significant occupational health and safety risks. This letter says you are certified by the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association. It is required within 14 days of the award of the contract before the work begins.