Fort William Historical Park – Bank Stabilization Construction Services (Historic Wharf)

The Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, is seeking a qualified contractor for bank stabilization and erosion mitigation works at the Historic Wharf of Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The project aims to stabilize the existing embankment, protect the boardwalk and surrounding infrastructure, and restore safe conditions. The scope of work encompasses all necessary labor, materials, and supervision for site preparation, earth excavation, installation of geotextile and gabion basket retaining systems, placement of blast rock and clear stone, temporary dewatering, erosion and sediment control, and final site restoration including topsoil and sodding. The procurement process, identified as tender 22303, utilizes a multi-stage evaluation totaling 250 points. Bidders must first pass a technical evaluation focusing on health and safety, requiring a minimum score of 60 points to proceed to the commercial evaluation. The final selection is based on the highest scoring compliant bid, with a 10 percent score increase awarded to the bidder demonstrating the highest proportion of Ontario-made goods and services. Mandatory requirements include a non-U.S. business status, a commitment that 90 percent of staff are located in Canada, and a bid deposit of at least 10 percent of the total bid price. Selected contractors must provide a detailed project plan, procurement plan, and health and safety plan, while ensuring all Ontario tax obligations are in good standing.