Loose Leaf Haulage Services

The Town of Oakville is soliciting bids under RFT-36-2026 for Loose Leaf Haulage Services to provide all necessary equipment and labour to transport approximately 5,700 metric tons of collected loose leaves per season. The contractor will haul material from Central Operations and the Eighth Line Storage Site to Halton’s Waste Management Site in Milton, Ontario. The contract consists of an initial term from November 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with the option for the Town to extend for up to three additional one-year seasons. Most operations occur between November and late December, though additional services may be required in April. The successful bidder must maintain a minimum haulage rate of 350 metric tons per day and commence operations within 24 hours of a request. Award will be granted to the lowest priced compliant bidder who is assessed as fully qualified based on references and prior performance, with a 20 percent preference margin reserved for Canadian or Ontario businesses. Mandatory requirements include a 10 percent bid bond, a 100 percent performance bond, and non-owned automobile liability insurance of at least 2 million dollars per occurrence. Contractors must hold a valid CVOR registration with a minimum status of satisfactory unaudited and ensure all vehicles meet MTO standards, including current PMCVI stickers. Invoices are to be submitted in PDF or TIFF format with payment terms set at NET 30 days. All submissions must be made electronically via the Town's bidding portal by October 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.