Supply of Tractor Mounted Backhoe

The City of Cornwall is soliciting tenders for the provision of tractor mounted backhoes, tractor mounted hoe rams, or combined units, all inclusive of qualified operators. These services will be provided on an as required basis from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2028, supporting the Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, and Roads sections. Primary responsibilities include safe excavation in municipal rights-of-way, snow removal from utility access points, and general material handling. The City has established fixed hourly rates of 90.00 dollars for backhoes, 110.00 dollars for hoe rams, and 120.00 dollars for combo units. Call-outs require a response within ten minutes and on-site arrival within one hour, with a minimum billing of two hours and a maximum duration of five days per call. Award decisions will be based on the supplier's ability, experience, and past performance with the City, with a preference for local employment. Successful bidders must maintain comprehensive insurance, including a minimum of 2 million dollars per occurrence for owned automobile liability and specific snow removal coverage. Equipment must be mechanically sound, leak-free, and subject to spot inspections. Tenders must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Office of the Procurement Supervisor by November 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. local time. Following the closing date, a lottery for each section will be held on November 6, 2026, at the Benson Centre to determine the roster process.