Advanced Purchase Contract for Pre-Cast Concrete Elements for Two (2) Structural Culverts in the Sault Ste. Marie Area

The Government of Ontario, through the Transportation agency, has issued an advanced purchase contract for the fabrication and delivery of pre-cast concrete elements for two structural culverts in the Sault Ste. Marie area. The contract encompasses the manufacture of a 3.0 m x 1.8 m x 27.5 m box culvert for Unknown Creek and a larger 3.6 m x 2.1 m x 27.5 m box culvert for Clay River, along with additional associated pre-cast concrete components. All elements are to be completed by January 2027 and stored at the manufacturer’s facility until mobilized for use in the future capital construction contract designated as GWP 5114-20-00. This arrangement ensures timely availability of critical infrastructure components without delaying the construction schedule. The solicitation, identified as tender_21960, was posted on August 5, 2026, with responses due by September 7, 2026, and is managed by Yasemin Ozdemir from the North Bay office. The project reference number is 21960, and the intent is to support long-term infrastructure planning by securing production capacity in advance.