Ramara Road 46 Culvert Replacement

The Township of Ramara is soliciting quotations for the replacement of a 23-meter-long, 1,800 mm diameter cross culvert on Ramara Road 46, located approximately 50 metres east of the Canadian National railway tracks. The scope of work includes all labor, materials, and equipment for dewatering, excavation, disposal, installation, testing, and restoration. The successful contractor will be designated as the Constructor and must manage all traffic control in accordance with the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, ensuring road closures and detours are implemented during active construction hours of 7 am to 7 pm, Monday through Friday. Work is scheduled for 2026 and must comply with Ontario Provincial Standards and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority permit requirements. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the Bids and Tenders system by October 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Mandatory submission requirements include a Domestic Supply Chain Commitment Plan, a list of proposed subcontractors, and at least three references for similar projects completed within the last five years. The contract will be awarded based on a lump-sum price, though the Township reserves the right to accept bids other than the lowest. Key compliance requirements include maintaining vehicle liability insurance of at least two million dollars per occurrence, providing WSIB clearance, and adhering to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Contractors are also responsible for coordinating all necessary permissions and inspections related to the CN Railway corridor.