Municipality of Lambton Shores Design, Supply and Install Playground Equipment - RFP 2026-29 (2026)
Municipality of Lambton ShoresCity · Thedford, ON- Due
- Dec 16, 2026
- 31 days left
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
- Duration
- 2 months
- Primary contact
- Taylor Giffen
- (519) 243-1400 ext 8314
The 30-second brief
The Municipality of Lambton Shores is seeking proposals for the design, supply, and installation of new accessible playground equipment and engineered wood fibre surfacing at the Port Franks Community Centre, located at 9997 Port Franks Road, Port Franks, ON. The work includes the removal and disposal of existing playground equipment, site preparation, playground structure installation meeting CAN/CSA-Z614 standards, and compliance with the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive including a Domestic Supply Chain Plan (Appendix B). The fixed budget for the project is $215,000 plus HST. The submission deadline is December 16, 2026, with a question period cutoff on December 2, 2026. Evaluation criteria include technical qualifications, warranty, design and play value, accessibility features, cost, and public consultation.
Removal and disposal of existing playground equipment, Design, Supply and installation of new playground equipment, Engineered wood fibre surfacing
Proponent Qualifications and Experience (15), Understanding of Project Scope and Work Plan (10), Playground Warranty (10), Playground Design, Play Value and Durability (15), Inclusion of Accessibility Features and Equipment (15), Cost and Fees (25), Public Consultation (10)
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Summary
The Municipality of Lambton Shores is seeking proposals for the design, supply, and installation of new accessible playground equipment and engineered wood fibre surfacing at the Port Franks Community Centre, located at 9997 Port Franks Road, Port Franks, ON. The work includes the removal and disposal of existing playground equipment, site preparation, playground structure installation meeting CAN/CSA-Z614 standards, and compliance with the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive including a Domestic Supply Chain Plan (Appendix B).
The fixed budget for the project is $215,000 plus HST. The submission deadline is December 16, 2026, with a question period cutoff on December 2, 2026. Evaluation criteria include technical qualifications, warranty, design and play value, accessibility features, cost, and public consultation.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Removal and disposal of existing playground equipment
- Design
- Supply and installation of new playground equipment
- Engineered wood fibre surfacing
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Domestic Supply Chain Plan (Appendix B)
- Form of Proposal
- Site layout plan drawings
- 3-D perspective renderings
- Warranty information
- Submit to
- Municipality office, 9577 Port Franks Road, Thedford ON N0M 2N0
- Scope location
- Lambton Shores, ON
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Municipality of Lambton Shores?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 16, 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: Municipality office, 9577 Port Franks Road, Thedford ON N0M 2N0. For questions, contact Taylor Giffen.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Municipality of Lambton Shores 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 RFP 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 Taylor Giffen at (519) 243-1400 ext 8314. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Removal and disposal of existing playground equipment, Design, Supply and installation of new playground equipment, Engineered wood fibre surfacing. 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: "Proponent Qualifications and Experience (15), Understanding of Project Scope and Work Plan (10), Playground Warranty (10), Playground Design, Play Value and Durability (15), Inclusion of Accessibility..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Municipality of Lambton Shores?
All active and historical solicitations from Municipality of Lambton Shores are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Municipality of Lambton Shores regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 16, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Domestic Supply Chain Plan (Appendix B), Form of Proposal, site layout plan drawings, 3-D perspective renderings, warranty information. Review the full document from Municipality of Lambton Shores for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lambton Shores, ON. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
