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The Government of Ontario Ministry of Transportation is soliciting bids for solicitation number 22247 to perform close cut clearing along a 7.6km stretch of Highway 11/17 from Pearl Late to Ouimet. The primary objective of this work is to improve operational safety, drainage, and sightlines. The project scope includes the clearing of 365,639 square meters and the implementation of temporary traffic control staging. The anticipated contract start date is December 7, 2026, with a total term of five months and a final completion deadline of April 9, 2027. The contract will be awarded based on the best price to the lowest priced compliant bidder. Mandatory requirements for qualification include the submission of an agreement to bond, a Tax Compliance Verification Number, and three client references from the last three years. Bidders must also demonstrate strict adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and O. Reg. 297/13, and provide proof of WSIB coverage and appropriate insurance. All submissions must be uploaded via the Ontario Tenders Portal in separate qualification and commercial envelopes by the response deadline of December 2, 2026.

General Info

Ontario Ministry of Transportation seeks bids for close cut clearing on Highway 11/17.

Agency

Government of Ontario → Transportation

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

ON, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedNov 2

Solicitation

Response DeadlineDec 2

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

12/02/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 30 days

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AgencyGovernment of Ontario → Transportation

Contacts1 person available

OfficeThunder Bay, ON, P7E 6P6, CAN

Organization / AgencyGovernment of Ontario → Transportation

Office AddressThunder Bay, ON, P7E 6P6, CAN

Contacts

Chinmay DalwadiProcurement Contact

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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The purpose of this RFB is to invite vendors to submit bid for close cut clearing at selected locations along highway 11/17. The service is needed to improve sightlines, drainage, and operational safety. The service must be completed by April 09, 2027.

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