RFP West Shore Boulevard to Marksbury Road Shoreline Restoration Project - Marine Archaeology

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is soliciting proposals for a marine archaeology survey to support the West Shore Boulevard to Marksbury Road Shoreline Restoration Project in Pickering, Ontario. The scope of work involves conducting a desktop and archival marine archaeological potential assessment, performing marine site investigations, and providing detailed reporting to facilitate the placement of large cobble and boulder mats for shoreline erosion control. The project has a one-year term, with a primary objective to complete all fieldwork by the end of 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bids and Tenders portal by November 11, 2026. Selection is based on a two-stage evaluation process where proponents must first achieve a minimum technical score of 60 out of 75 points to proceed to the financial evaluation, which is weighted at 25 points. The contract will be awarded to the proponent with the highest total combined score, with ties broken by the highest technical score. Key personnel requirements include a Project Manager with at least five years of experience as a practicing marine archaeologist and a project team with a minimum of three years of relevant experience. The successful consultant will be required to submit monthly invoices for approved work and maintain registration with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. All work products, including reports and data, will remain the exclusive property of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and the consultant is prohibited from publishing any findings without prior written consent. Pricing is structured through lump sums for core assessments and reporting, with provisional pricing for virtual meetings, in-person meetings, and support for discussions with Indigenous communities.