Contract Administration Services for McConnell Lake Road

The Ministry of Natural Resources, under the Government of Ontario, has issued a solicitation for a vendor to deliver full-time on-site construction inspection, contract administration, and quality assurance services for the McConnell Lake Road Upgrades project. The vendor will be responsible for ensuring that the construction contractor complies with all contractual obligations, including standards for workmanship, public and worker safety, environmental protection, and adherence to statutory requirements. Active monitoring of construction activities is required to confirm that all work aligns with the Contract Documents and meets the specifications outlined in the Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications and Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings. The project is scheduled to begin in Fall 2026, with substantial performance targeted for October 30, 2026, and total performance by November 27, 2026, with the bulk of construction activity expected to be completed within a six- to eight-week window. The solicitation, identified as tender_21837, was posted on July 20, 2026, with responses due by August 18, 2026. The contract is managed through the Ontario Tendering Platform and is being procured by the Ministry of Natural Resources based in North Bay, Ontario. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Deepshikha Khatter, Procurement Contact, reachable via email at deepshikha.khatter@supplyontario.ca. The project site is located in Ontario, with no specific city designated in the public details. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside designation or NAICS code, and all services are to be performed on-site as part of a full-time, dedicated team presence throughout the construction phase.