Kelso Beach at Nawash Park Playground Site Works

The Kelso Beach at Nawash Park Playground Site Works project, solicitation RFT-26-024, involves comprehensive site improvements for the City of Owen Sound, Ontario. The scope of work includes selective site demolition, such as the removal and off-site disposal of existing playground structures, wood mulch surfacing, and edging, as well as the demolition of existing pavements, curbs, and gutters. Key infrastructure tasks involve new asphalt paving, concrete paving, concrete curbing for a future playground, and fine grading. The project also requires the protection of existing electrical infrastructure and splash pad equipment, with a mandate to restore all disturbed areas to their original or adjacent conditions. Work is intended to commence in Fall 2026, with a substantial performance date set for May 14, 2027. The contract is governed by the CCDC 2-2020 Stipulated Price Contract, supplemented by specific City of Owen Sound conditions. Bidders must adhere to strict domestic sourcing requirements under the Buy Ontario Act, certifying that at least 51% of the total bid value consists of Ontario or Canadian-made goods and services through a mandatory Domestic Supply Chain Plan. The evaluation process follows a three-stage method: a review of mandatory submission requirements, a review of mandatory technical requirements, and a final pricing evaluation, with the contract awarded to the lowest compliant bidder. Required insurance includes a minimum of $10,000,000 for both Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability. All bids must be submitted electronically via the designated bidding portal by the deadline of October 5, 2026, at 1:00:59 PM local time.