Snow Clearing and Ice Removal for Various Housing Locations

The City of Brantford is seeking quotations for snow clearing and ice control services at various housing locations, including sites such as Fordview Court, Marlene Avenue, and Murray Street. The procurement is divided into three parts, A, B, and C, which will be awarded separately to the lowest responsive bidders. The contract features an initial six-month term with the option for four additional six-month extensions. Bidders must submit their quotations via the electronic bidding system by October 5, 2026, and must provide a completed pricing form, current references, and a list of subcontractors or a confirmation of using own forces. The selected contractor will be responsible for monitoring site conditions, managing snow piling in designated areas, and adhering to MTO Book 7 traffic control requirements and Smart-about-Salt environmental principles. Mandatory technical requirements will be evaluated in a three-stage process involving rectification, technical review, and price evaluation. Insurance requirements are stringent, requiring minimums of 2 million dollars for non-owned automobile liability and 1 million dollars for pollution liability, with the City named as an additional insured. Additionally, the contractor must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.