Request for Tender - PW-RFP-001-2026

Request for Proposal

PW-RFP-001-2026
Eng. Services - Bridge Inspections

Objective

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is an invitation to submit proposals for the provision of professional engineering services to document the City’s Biennial Structure Inspections of bridges and large diameter culverts under the jurisdiction of the municipality and the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual. In addition to the OSIM inspections, the City requires the Consultant to complete a focused Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, Schedule B level review for the Firstbrooke Line Bridge.

It is the intent of the City of Temiskaming Shores to receive information for evaluating and prioritizing the City’s goal of continuing a long-term capital budget program for good maintenance of bridge and culvert systems.

Background

Located at the head of Lake Temiskaming, Temiskaming Shores is located in North-eastern Ontario, near the Quebec border. Temiskaming Shores has a population of approximately 9,634, according to the 2021 census. The City of Temiskaming Shores is governed by a seven-member Council comprised of 6 Councillors and 1 Mayor.  The City also has various Committees of Council, with members appointed by Council.

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-001-2026 Eng. Services - Bridge Inspections”

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 February 19, 2026.

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

PW-RFP-001-2026 Eng. Services - Bridge Inspections

App 01 Bridge and Culvert Inspection Map 2026