Purchase of PVMS and Road closure trailers

The Government of Ontario Ministry of Transportation West Region is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS) and associated controllers to enhance road user safety and traffic management on provincial highways. The procurement includes seven PVMS units, seven programmed RV50 modems with activated SIM cards, one spare touch screen controller, one spare unprogrammed modem, and a combination of seven installed and fifteen supply-only anti-theft plate battery boxes. The anticipated contract start date is December 1, 2026, with a performance term of four months. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced compliant bidder following a two-stage evaluation process. Stage one assesses qualification and mandatory requirements, including the bidder's status as a Canadian business or an international trade partner and compliance with Ontario tax statutes. Stage two focuses on the commercial pricing response. Bidders must submit their proposals through the Ontario Tenders Portal by November 20, 2026. Selected vendors are required to provide proof of insurance, WSIB coverage, and a Tax Compliance Verification number, and must adhere to strict occupational health and safety standards and accessibility regulations.