Request for Proposal - PW-RFP-002-2026

Request for Proposal

PW-RFP-002-2026
Supply and Delivery, Conventional Transit Bus

Objective

The objective of this Request for Proposals is to procure one (1) new, either 30-foot, 32-foot, or 35-foot, low-floor, fully AODA-compliant transit bus for use in municipal public transit service. The vehicle shall be equipped with kneeling capability and be configured to support current and future transit technologies, including onboard cameras, GPS system and fare collection systems, in order to meet operational, accessibility, safety, and service reliability requirements.

Background

Located at the head of Lake Temiskaming, the City of Temiskaming Shores is situated in northeastern Ontario near the Quebec border. Temiskaming Shores has a population of approximately 9,634, based on the 2021 Census. The City is governed by a seven-member Council comprised of one Mayor and six Councilors and is supported by various Committees of Council appointed by Council.

The municipal public transit system was established in 1976 and currently provides service within the City of Temiskaming Shores and the Town of Cobalt. The system covers an area of approximately 182 square kilometres and serves a combined population of approximately 10,000 residents. The purpose of the service is to provide safe, reliable, and accessible transportation between the two municipalities in an efficient and effective manner.

The existing transit fleet consists of six vehicles, including three full-size conventional transit buses used for primary fixed-route service and three smaller 8-metre shuttle-style buses used to support lower-demand routes and operational flexibility. Fleet renewal and modernization are required to maintain service reliability, meet accessibility standards, and support evolving operational and technology needs.

Submission

Bids must be submitted electronically, using the Electronic Bid Submissions Portal on the City’s website:

https://forms.temiskamingshores.ca/Clerk/Bid-Opportunities 

Submissions must be in pdf format and can be no larger than 50 MB.

Subject Line: "PW-RFP-002-2026 - Supply and Delivery, Conventional Transit Bus”

Addressed to: Logan Belanger, Clerk

Proponents will receive an automatic email response to indicate that the submission has been received, and to contact the Municipal Clerk for submission opening details. Contact the Clerk at 705-672-3363 ext. 4136 or at clerk@temiskamingshores.ca , should the Proponent not receive a confirmation email.

The City has no liability to the Proponent/ Bidder for any problems encountered, or failure of the Bidder to successfully submit a bid prior to the bid closing time and date. As such, allow sufficient time for a Bid Submission and attachment(s) (if applicable), to resolve any issues that may arise. Bidders are cautioned that the timing of their Bid Submission is based on when the Bid is received by the City.

Questions

Any questions with respect to the specifications are to be directed to:

Mitch McCrank, CET, PMP
Director of Transportation Services
City of Temiskaming Shores
325 Farr Drive
Temiskaming Shores, ON P0J 1K0
Phone: (705) 672-3363 ext. 4113
Email: mmccrank@temiskamingshores.ca

The closing date for the submission of the Tender will be at 2:00 p.m. local time on March 4th, 2026.

View or print a copy of the full Request for Proposal. 

PW-RFP-002-2026 - Supply and Delivery, Conventional Transit Bus