Local companies submitted the lowest bid on a couple of recent construction contracts.
S. W. Weeks Contracting posted the lowest estimate of $3.5 million for drainage, guardrail and asphalt concrete patching and repaving for two projects in Pictou County. The work includes a 5.3 kilometre section of Bailey’s Brook Ardness Road and 2.2 kilometres of New Road.
One other company provided a quote on the contract.
Alva Construction offered the low bid of $1.6 million for drainage and gravelling for one project in Antigonish County. The work is for a five kilometre section of Caledonia Marydale Road.
Two other companies submitted estimates on the contract.