Winter Maintenance of Municipal Parking Lots and Driveways

The City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking qualified contractors for solicitation 2026-089-OQ to provide comprehensive winter maintenance services for municipal parking lots, driveways, and walkways. The scope of work includes snow clearing, sanding, and the application of a 3% salt/sand mixture and magnesium chloride across various maintenance areas, including Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, and others. Services must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with specific response time mandates of one hour and trigger depths for plowing typically set at two inches. The initial contract term runs from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, with the winter season specifically defined as November 1 through April 30. The award will be granted to the compliant respondent offering the lowest pricing for each maintenance area. Evaluation follows a three-stage process: a review for submission compliance, a technical assessment requiring at least three satisfactory references covering five years of similar work, and a final pricing evaluation. Contractors must comply with Ministry of Transportation safety and licensing regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and provide a WSIB Clearance Certificate. Invoicing is strictly managed by property name, and the City maintains the right to conduct pre- and post-season inspections to document property damage. All submissions must be made electronically by the deadline of October 13, 2026.