Snow Removal from Specified Downtown Areas and Municipal Parking Lots

The City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking quotations for a multi-year contract, solicitation number 2026-045-OQ, to provide all labor, fuel, equipment, and materials for the removal of snow piles in specified downtown areas and municipal parking lots. The contract includes an initial term from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, with options for four subsequent annual renewals through October 31, 2031. Services are required on an as-needed basis during the winter season, defined as November 1 to April 30, with work typically performed between 23:00 and 07:00. The scope covers various maintenance areas, including Lindsay, Woodville, Omemee, Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon, Kinmount, Kirkfield, Cameron, Cambray, Glenarm, Bethany, and Pontypool, with specific focus on municipal parking lots M1 through M14 and Queen Square. The contract will be awarded to the compliant respondent offering the lowest pricing following a three-stage evaluation process consisting of a submission compliance review, a technical requirements review, and a pricing evaluation. Qualified contractors must provide a current WSIB clearance certificate, a certificate of insurance, and surety as specified in the procurement documents. All dump trucks used must possess a valid Periodic Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection sticker. Invoicing is required monthly by service location and must be emailed to the designated city contact. The contractor is responsible for the legal disposal of snow in city-designated locations and must adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The deadline for submissions is October 22, 2026, at 15:00.