Fabrication and Installation of Hunters Bay Trail Signage

The Town of Huntsville is seeking a qualified contractor for the fabrication and installation of 39 wayfinding signs along the Hunters Bay Trail under solicitation RFP-2026-MKT-09. The scope includes various sign types, such as trailhead kiosks and directional signage, utilizing specific materials like timber posts, CNC-cut lettering, and UV-resistant graphic panels. Contractors must site verify all dimensions prior to construction and adhere to a Domestic Supply Chain Plan requiring 90 percent Ontario or Canadian content. Submissions are due by September 30, 2026, via the Bids&Tenders electronic portal. Award decisions are based on a 100-point scored evaluation, where proponents must score at least 60 points to be considered. Evaluation criteria include experience and qualifications (45 points), project understanding and methodology (30 points), bid price (20 points), and sustainability (5 points). Mandatory requirements include a pass/fail assessment of at least three references from the past seven years. The successful contractor must provide a 50 percent performance bond and a 50 percent labour and materials payment bond, maintain five million dollars in commercial general liability insurance, and hold valid WSIB certification. Payment is issued via electronic funds transfer with standard NET 30 terms.