Prince Edward Island March 8, 2005 No. 699 The Honourable Wayne Easter, MP for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Scott Brison, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, announces the awarding of the following contract in Prince Edward Island. For information on contracting opportunities with the Government of Canada, visit www.merx.com, Canada's official, public sector electronic tendering service. SERVICE AREA AND WETLAND CONSTRUCTION KENSINGTON -- A $105,662 competitive contract has been awarded to Island Coastal Services Ltd., of Kensington, Prince Edward Island, to construct a service area and wetland at Malpeque Harbour, Prince Edward Island. The construction work includes excavation of the site and the installation of a storm drain and catch basin. Awarded on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, this contract will be completed in March 2005. SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES BRACKLEY BEACH -- A $43,254 competitive contract has been awarded to Shea's Bulldozing Ltd., of Brackley Beach, Prince Edward Island, for snow and ice removal services at the Dominion Building, 97 Queen Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This contract will be completed in October 2006 (with two one-year options). - 30 - Information: Charles Sharkey Regional Director Communications Atlantic Region (902) 496-5272 Cory MacFadyen Office of the Honourable Wayne Easter (902) 964-2428 Renée David Press Secretary Office of Minister Brison (819) 997-5421