City of Ottawa - Rental of Backhoes and Wheel Front End Loaders with Operators - PWD/RPS
City of OttawaCity · Ottawa, ON- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- 9 days left
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- Pat Cameron
- (613) 580-2424 ext 24323
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Summary
The City of Ottawa has a requirement for the hourly rental of backhoes and wheel front end loaders with operators for snow clearing and removal operations.
The scope includes bus stop snow clearing, cul-de-sac and dead-end snow clearing, and clearing operations where snowbanks restrict sightlines, travel widths, or pedestrian and cycling traffic, as well as relieving trapped water on roadways or sidewalks. Equipment operators may also be required to scrape ice and hard-packed snow from surfaces as directed by the Roads Services Area Manager. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026, with a notice of interest deadline of November 5, 2026.
- Scope location
- Ottawa, Ontario
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Ottawa?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026. For questions, contact Pat Cameron.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Ottawa 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.
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