RFT STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE

The City of Elliot Lake is soliciting bids under solicitation number SLM-2026-17 for the provision of street light and traffic control light maintenance services. The successful contractor will be responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of infrastructure, including poles, fixtures, photocells, wiring, and lamp assemblies. Routine maintenance involves components such as bulbs and ballasts, while non-routine work, such as the excavation of buried cables, requires notification to the Director of Public Works. The contractor must adhere to Electrical Safety Authority Standards and O.Reg. 239/02 Sections 13 and 14 for traffic control lights. Performance is managed through weekly deficiency lists provided by the City and weekly repair reports submitted by the contractor. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City of Elliot Lake Bids and Tenders portal by October 21, 2026. Requirements for submission include a completed tender form, a Schedule of Unit Prices, and a bid security deposit of 10 percent of the annual contract price. The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders and is not obligated to accept the lowest bid. Mandatory requirements for eligibility include attendance at a site meeting and the provision of a WSIB certificate of good standing and proof of WHMIS training for all employees. The contract requires the contractor to maintain $5,000,000 in both Public Liability and Automobile Public Liability insurance. Work must commence within seven days of a written notice to proceed, with payment terms set at net 30 days in Canadian currency. The agreement allows either party to cancel the contract with 120 days written notice. The City provides certain stock items from its Public Works Warehouse, which the contractor is responsible for requisitioning and accounting for throughout the term of the agreement.