Snow Removal Terry Fox Visitors Centre

The City of Thunder Bay is soliciting proposals under RFP-2026-41 for comprehensive snow removal services at the Terry Fox Visitors Centre for the 2026/2027 season, with two optional renewals through 2029. The scope includes plowing, hand shoveling, and snow blowing for the grounds, monument walkways, and parking lots. The parking lot must be maintained to Class 1 Standards, meaning snow accumulation must be 5 cm or less when icy or slippery. Services generally trigger at the first snowfall of two inches or more. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, supervision, and mandatory equipment, including 4x4 pickup trucks with plows, front-end loaders, sand spreaders, and tandem trucks. Awarding is based on a three-stage evaluation process: mandatory compliance, a technical score requiring a minimum of 70 percent to advance, and a final cost analysis. Key requirements include a two-hour response time, 24/7 availability of the owner/operator for urgent issues, and strict adherence to Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 and WHMIS legislation. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability and automobile insurance of at least 5 million dollars and comply with all health and safety legislation, including the use of specific PPE. Invoicing occurs bi-weekly with Net 30 payment terms, requiring the submission of a detailed snow removal log. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time.