Tenders and Request For Proposals

Check out the current bid opportunities, surplus auction items, and past results for tenders and proposal requests through the City of Kenora. Learn about the City's procurement process to gain insight into how we secure equipment, materials, and services.

Current bid opportunities

View the current bid opportunities for the City of Kenora.

Submitting a bid and public openings

You must submit your bid by 11 a.m. CT on the bid closing day or as listed in the tender document.

Unless specific directions are provided in the tender document, you must submit your bid in person or by mail to:

City Clerk
1 Main Street South
Kenora, ON P9N 3X2

All submissions received before the closing deadline are opened at City Hall in Council Chambers. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

View the City of Kenora's Procurement/Purchasing Policy to learn more about the submission and review process.

Surplus materials and equipment for auction

When the City has surplus materials or equipment, you can submit a bid to purchase the excess items through a public online auction or GovDeals.ca.

Bids are accepted to ensure that the City generates the highest value possible from the sale of the item. Actively participating in the auction presents a fair and transparent opportunity to purchase valuable equipment or materials through the City's Disposal of Surplus Policy.

View the excess items. Check back regularly for more bid opportunities.

Septic tank truck

2000 International 4900 septic tank truck

Closes: April 9, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. CDT

Removed from service - April 2026 (unit will be in service until 2nd week in April)
In working condition when removed from service - starts and runs
Scheduled for replacement

Find more information at GovDeals.ca

Additional procurements

The Corporation of the City of Kenora intends to participate in one or more procurements conducted by Local Authority Services (LAS) between January 2026 and December 2026. For further information and access to LAS request for proposal (RFP) notices, please visit las.on.ca.

Tender results

All tender results are unofficial until approved by Council or the respective department.

After the closing date/time, the City will review and evaluate all the Proposals received based upon the information supplied by the Proponents in accordance with the submission requirements of the Tender or Request for Proposal.

In evaluating the proposals received, the City will consider all of the criteria listed and the City will have the sole and unfettered discretion to award based only on full compliance to the bid requirements.

Submissions posted here are solely for the purposes of transparency of the public tender opening process; however, does not necessarily constitute validity of the proposal, or award of the lowest bidder.

2026 Results

2025 Results

2024 Results

2023 Results

Accessible formats

If you require an accessible format of a document or report, please contact the City Clerk. We will provide you with this within two business days of your request.

City of Kenora
1 Main Street South
Kenora ON P9N3X2

Phone: 807-467-2000
After hours: 807-467-2080

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Closed on Holidays

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