Operation and Maintenance of Skywood Eco Adventure Park

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is seeking a qualified vendor to manage the operation and maintenance of the Skywood Eco Adventure Park in Mallorytown, Ontario. The selected vendor will be responsible for running the site as a high-quality recreation and leisure attraction, ensuring full compliance with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) for Amusement Device Licensing and Guidelines and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). The scope of work includes hiring and training staff, providing all necessary aerial adventure equipment, executing grounds maintenance, and implementing customer service and retail strategies. This procurement is structured as a no-cost request for bids, with the expectation that the commission will receive rental income and a percentage of sales income, including a minimum license fee of 40,000 Canadian Dollars. The selection process is based on a best score strategy across three stages: qualification, a technical response evaluation worth 440 points, and a commercial response evaluation worth 40 points. Bidders must achieve a minimum technical score of 264 points to proceed to the final stage. Required submissions include a detailed bidder description, a merchandise approach, a grounds maintenance plan, and specific safety documentation such as an emergency plan and a hazard risk assessment. The successful bidder must provide proof of insurance, W.S.I.B. coverage, and a Tax Compliance Verification number. The contract envisions a potential five-year period of performance, with bids submitted through the Ontario Tenders Portal by the September 30, 2026, deadline.