Snow Clearing and Ice Control – Various Departments

The City of Cornwall is soliciting tenders for a comprehensive snow clearing and ice control contract covering various municipal departments, including Paramedic Services, Fire Services, Facilities, Environmental Services, and Glen Stor Dun Lodge. The contract is scheduled for a two-year term beginning approximately November 1, 2026, and ending April 30, 2028, with an option for the City to extend for one additional year. The scope of work requires the supplier to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to maintain roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks. Key performance requirements include an automatic call-out threshold at 5 cm of snow accumulation, a two-hour response time for additional services, and the mandatory application of salt or sand following clearing operations. Specific restrictions apply, such as the prohibition of blue salt at certain sites and the requirement that sidewalks be maintained at a width of approximately four feet. Bidders will be evaluated based on their ability, experience, sufficient capital and plant, and past performance on City of Cornwall projects. The contract is structured around unit prices per occurrence for cleaning and salting/sanding services. Successful suppliers must adhere to strict inspection protocols, including routine site visits at specific times during weekdays and weekends, and must maintain proper insurance and WSIB clearance. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for supplying and maintaining markers or stakes, which must not feature any advertising. Submissions must be received by the Procurement Supervisor no later than 11:00 a.m. on October 2, 2026, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope to ensure compliance.