Prequalification for Winter Maintenance Services

The Rainbow District School Board has issued solicitation 2026-FAC05 for the pre-qualification of vendors to provide winter maintenance services across its locations in the Sudbury, Manitoulin, and Espanola areas. This procurement is divided into two distinct packages covering snow clearing and sanding as well as snow removal and disposal. Interested contractors must complete a pre-qualification application detailing their vendor information, references, available equipment, personnel, and proof of insurance and WSIB compliance. No pricing should be included at this stage, as only suppliers who are successfully pre-qualified will be invited to submit a formal bid. All pre-qualification submissions must be delivered as hard copies to the Board Office at 408 Wembley Drive, Sudbury, Ontario, no later than 12:00pm local time on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Electronic submissions are not permitted. To assist applicants, the board has provided detailed snow removal plan site drawings for various school locations, which specify plowing areas, walkways, snow dump sites, and other critical site-specific constraints. The process includes strict guidelines regarding inquiry deadlines, site investigation requirements, and addendum procedures to ensure a fair evaluation of all potential service providers.