City of Kenora - Ditch Renewal Program - 3157110-26-A (2026)
City of KenoraCity · Kenora, ON- Due
- Oct 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Heather Pihulak
- (807) 467-2000
The 30-second brief
The City of Kenora is seeking tenders for the Ditch Renewal Program, Tender Number 3157110-26-A. The work generally involves the re-establishment of roadside drainage ditches at locations identified by the City, including Rabbit Lake - East End, Valley Dr/Doner Ave, Florence Ave, Airport Road, and Mellick Ave / Rabbit Lake Road, as well as hauling stockpiled materials to the landfill. Scope of work encompasses utility locates, traffic control, excavation to bare mineral soil, vegetation and organic removal, culvert and drainage structure maintenance, material handling, and site restoration. Sealed tenders will be received until 11:00:00 a.m. CST/CDT on October 8, 2026. Substantial performance must be achieved by November 27, 2026. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the City of Kenora at 1 Main Street South, Kenora, ON P9N 3X2, attention Heather Pihulak, Deputy CAO/City Clerk. Technical inquiries must be emailed to [email protected]. Evaluation is based on Price (100 points). Requirements include a Certificate of Insurance, a letter of account from the Workers' Compensation Board – Ontario, and compliance with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
Re-establishment of roadside drainage ditches, Utility locates, Traffic control, Excavation of ditch down to bare mineral soil, Removal of vegetation and organic growth, Culvert and drainage structure maintenance, Material handling and disposal of excavated material to landfill or City of Kenora Operations Yard, Site restoration
Price (100 points)
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Summary
The City of Kenora is seeking tenders for the Ditch Renewal Program, Tender Number 3157110-26-A. The work generally involves the re-establishment of roadside drainage ditches at locations identified by the City, including Rabbit Lake - East End, Valley Dr/Doner Ave, Florence Ave, Airport Road, and Mellick Ave / Rabbit Lake Road, as well as hauling stockpiled materials to the landfill.
Scope of work encompasses utility locates, traffic control, excavation to bare mineral soil, vegetation and organic removal, culvert and drainage structure maintenance, material handling, and site restoration. Sealed tenders will be received until 11:00:00 a.m. CST/CDT on October 8, 2026. Substantial performance must be achieved by November 27, 2026. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the City of Kenora at 1 Main Street South, Kenora, ON P9N 3X2, attention Heather Pihulak, Deputy CAO/City Clerk. Technical inquiries must be emailed to [email protected]. Evaluation is based on Price (100 points). Requirements include a Certificate of Insurance, a letter of account from the Workers' Compensation Board – Ontario, and compliance with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price (100 points)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Re-establishment of roadside drainage ditches, Utility locates, Traffic control, Excavation of ditch down to bare mineral soil, Removal of vegetation and organic growth, Culvert and drainage structure maintenance, Material handling and disposal of excavated material to landfill or City of Kenora Operations Yard, Site restoration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Certificate of Insurance
- Letter of Insurability or Undertaking of Insurance
- Letter of account from the Workers' Compensation Board – Ontario
- Submit to
- 1 Main Street South, Kenora, ON P9N 3X2
- Scope location
- Kenora, ON
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Kenora?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 8, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 1 Main Street South, Kenora, ON P9N 3X2. For questions, contact Heather Pihulak.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Kenora in ON, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Heather Pihulak at (807) 467-2000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Re-establishment of roadside drainage ditches, Utility locates, Traffic control, Excavation of ditch down to bare mineral soil, Removal of vegetation and organic growth, Culvert and drainage structure maintenance, Material handling and disposal of excavated material to landfill or City of Kenora Ope. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price (100 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Kenora?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Kenora are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Kenora regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Certificate of Insurance, Letter of Insurability or Undertaking of Insurance, Letter of account from the Workers' Compensation Board – Ontario. Review the full document from City of Kenora for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kenora, ON. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.