Project: tender_21836 - McConnell Lake Road upgrades

Summary

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (via Ontario Shared Services) seeks a contractor to granularly resurface ~13 km of McConnell Lake Road (from Hwy 63) near North Bay, ON, including Granular A placement, grading/compaction, targeted bedrock removal and ditch construction. Substantial work due Oct 30, 2026; final completion Nov 27, 2026.

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The Ministry of Natural Resources is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for Construction Services for McConnell Lake Road Upgrades. Scope of Work The project scope includes granular resurfacing approximately 13 kilometer of McConnell Lake Road, starting at Highway 63, with additional Granular A material, grading and compaction, as well as targeted bedrock removal. The work requires removal and disposal of exposed bedrock that protrudes above or near the finished road surface and presents a hazard to vehicular traffic through the 13 kilometer road section. A subsection of the road requires rock to be removed to allow for a ditch to be constructed. All Work shall be completed in accordance with Schedule 1 – Work Requirements (part of Attachment 2-Form of Agreement) and applicable OPSS and OPSD standards. The intent of this Work is to ensure the continued safe use of the road by both public and commercial traffic. Additional gravel placement and grading beyond the initial 13 kilometer section may be required on an as-needed basis. Unit rates shall remain fixed for the duration of the Contract. Substantial contract work is required to be completed by October 30, 2026, and the project should be fully completed by November 27, 2026. The Bidders who would like to participate in the Optional site meeting should send the message confirming their attendance through eTendering messaging system by July 27, 2026 4pm. Meeting date and time: July 28, 2026 11:00 (Toronto time). Contractors will meet at kilometer marker 1 on McConnell Lake Road. See below for directions from North Bay. https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/North+Bay,+ON/46.6354261,-79.1251673/@46.4722924,-79.4576051,40647m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m10!4m9!1m5!1m1!1s0x4d2854b13122e2ef:0x5037b28c7232700!2m2!1d-79.4608204!2d46.3091152!1m1!4e1!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYzMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

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