Stage 1 - Great Lakes Forestry Centre - Exterior Stair Reconstruction

This is the first stage of a two-stage bidding process for the exterior stair reconstruction project at the Great Lakes Forestry Centre in Ontario, Canada, under solicitation number NRCan-5000095896. Bidders must submit qualifications by the deadline of August 6, 2026, to be considered for the second stage, where only pre-qualified bidders will be invited to submit financial proposals based on detailed project specifications. The qualification phase evaluates bidder credentials and capabilities, but no list of qualified bidders will be made public, and the pre-qualification outcome is valid only for this specific project and will not carry over to future solicitations. The project requires complete removal and disposal of the existing exterior stair system and construction of a new reduced-width stairway that meets all federal, provincial, and local codes, including reinforced concrete stairs, landings, guardrails, handrails, granular base preparation, drainage systems, and full restoration of disturbed landscaping and surfaces. The work involves full turnkey delivery of labor, materials, and equipment, with performance to occur in Canada, Ontario, excluding the National Capital Region. The contracting authority is the Department of Natural Resources Canada, with Steve Verner listed as the primary point of contact. The successful bidder will be notified through the CanadaBuys portal, and all communications and award information will be published there.