Supply and Delivery of Structural Steel Elements

The Government of Ontario Ministry of Transportation has issued Request for Tenders rfX_20590 for the supply and delivery of structural steel elements in the North Region Area West. The procurement involves two primary lump sum deliverables: the fabrication of structural steel under specification code 0906-0011 SP and the delivery of structural steel under specification code 0906-0020. Bids must be submitted through the Ontario Tenders Portal by November 23, 2026, at 11:00 am Toronto time. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced compliant bidder following a two-stage evaluation process that first verifies qualification and mandatory requirements. A significant 10 percent evaluation advantage is granted to bidders demonstrating the highest proportion of Ontario and Canadian made goods and services, though this reduction applies only to the selection process and not the final agreement price. Mandatory requirements include the submission of a Domestic Supply Chain Plan and a completed Form of Offer; failure to provide these may result in disqualification. Successful contractors must adhere to strict health and safety standards, including compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, maintaining a written safety policy, and ensuring all supervisors are competent and trained. Additional requirements include obtaining insurance as per the Contract Signing Agreement and providing a performance bond for specific specification codes. Bidders must also certify the accuracy of their information, the absence of collusive pricing, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest involving former Ontario Public Service employees.