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.

Bridge maintenance repairs

Sealed Tenders for bridge maintenance repairs across eighteen (18) bridge structures in Kenora, Tender Number: 312-003-26, will be received by City of Kenora (the “City”) at 1 Main Street South, Kenora, ON P9N 3X2, Attention: Kelly Galbraith, Deputy City Clerk.

Time and date for Tender Closing is:
11:00:00 a.m. CST/CDT on June 25, 2026 (the “Tender Closing”)

The work to be undertaken generally involves, but is not necessarily limited to: bridge repairs as set out in Part Four (4), attached to these Instructions to Tenders.
The City’s consultant for the Project is Stantec.
The Successful Bidder shall achieve substantial performance of the Work for the Project by November 20, 2026.
The drawings and specifications for the Project can be obtained from Tino Mpofu, City of Kenora Project Manager, at tmpofu@kenora.ca.
All written inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the drawings and specifications for the Work shall be emailed to Tino Mpofu, City of Kenora Project Manager, at tmpofu@kenora.ca, however the bidder(s) acknowledge and agree that the City does not have an obligation to provide a response to any written inquiry and that it is in the sole and unfettered discretion of the City to provide any written response to a written inquiry. Telephone inquiries and email inquiries will not be replied to.
Submission of a tender by a Bidder gives the City the right to require the Bidder to execute the contract to perform the Work as set out within the tender documents. Tenders may not be withdrawn after the Tender Closing and will be irrevocable and open for acceptance by the City for a period of sixty (60) days following the end of the day of the Tender Closing. The Successful Bidder will be notified in writing of the award of the Tender when the City delivers a letter of intent to the Successful Bidder.

WWTP blowers and diffusers pre-purchase

The City of Kenora (the “City”) is seeking proposals in response to this RFP in relation to City of Kenora WWTP Blowers and Diffusers Pre-Purchase (the “Project”). Proposals will be received by City of Kenora
1 Main Street South, Kenora, ON P9N 3X2, Attention: City Clerk, RE: RFP #413-012-25 City of Kenora WWTP Blowers and Diffusers Pre-Purchase.

Time and date for the closing of the RFP is: 11:00:00 a.m. CST/CDT on June 25, 2026 (the “RFP Closing Date”)

The work to be undertaken generally involves, but is not necessarily limited to:
Furnishing all labor, equipment, material, software, and on-site services for the supply, assistance in the installation, and commissioning of positive displacement aeration blowers, secondary biological treatment aeration diffusers, and other system appurtenances necessary for complete and functional operation. All work shall be completed as set out in the drawings and specifications included with this Invitation to Tender.
The City’s consultant for the Project is: Michael Blain, M.A.Sc., P.Eng.Process Engineer Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd.\ Suite 200, 165 Commerce Valley Drive West Markham, ON L3T 7V8 Email: blainm@ae.ca
The drawings and specifications for the Project can be obtained from Daniel Mach, P.Eng, Project Manager, Capital Project Delivery, at dmach@kenora.ca or from MERX.com within City of Kenora Wastewater Treatment Plant Blowers and Diffusers Pre-Purchase.
All written inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the drawings and specifications for the Work shall be sent to Michael Blain, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., via email at blainm@ae.ca, however the bidder(s) acknowledge and agree that the City does not have an obligation to provide a response to any written inquiry and that it is in the sole and unfettered discretion of the City to provide any written response to a written inquiry.
Submission of a tender by a Bidder gives the City the right to require the Bidder to execute the contract to perform the Work as set out within the tender documents. Tenders may not be withdrawn after the Tender Closing and will be irrevocable and open for acceptance by the City for a period of sixty (60) days following the end of the day of the Tender Closing. The Successful Bidder will be notified in writing of the award of the Tender when the CITY delivers a letter of intent to the Successful Bidder.

Pool structural repairs

Sealed Tenders for structural repairs within the pool area at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre (the “Project”) Tender Number: 730-001-24 will be received by City of Kenora (the “City”) at 1 Main Street South
Kenora, ON P9N 3X2, Attention: Kelly Galbraith, Deputy City Clerk.

Time and date for Tender Closing is: 11:00:00 a.m. CST/CDT on June 11, 2026 (the “Tender Closing”).

The work to be undertaken generally involves, but is not necessarily limited to: Structural repairs within its pool areas at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre (the “Work”) as set out in Appendix “A”, attached to the Instructions to Tenders.
The City's consultant for the Project is Stantec.
The Successful Bidder shall achieve substantial performance of the Work for the Project by August 17, 2026.
The drawings and specifications for the Project can be obtained from Tino Mpofu, City of Kenora Project Manager, at tmpofu@kenora.ca.
All written inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the drawings and specifications for the Work shall be emailed to Tino Mpofu, City of Kenora Project Manager, at tmpofu@kenora.ca, however the bidder(s) acknowledge and agree that the City does not have an obligation to provide a response to any written inquiry and that it is in the sole and unfettered discretion of the City to provide any written response to a written inquiry. Telephone inquiries and email inquiries will not be replied to.
Submission of a tender by a Bidder gives the City the right to require the Bidder to execute the contract to perform the Work as set out within the tender documents. Tenders may not be withdrawn after the Tender Closing and will be irrevocable and open for acceptance by the City for a period of sixty (60) days following the end of the day of the Tender Closing. The Successful Bidder will be notified in writing of the award of the Tender when the City delivers a letter of intent to the Successful Bidder.

Rural roads gravelling, ditching and culvert replacement

Sealed Tenders for Rural Roads Gravelling, Ditching and Culvert Replacement (the “Project”), Tender Number: 315-001-26, will be received by City of Kenora (the “City”) at 1 Main Street South, Kenora, ON P9N 3X2, Attention: Heather Pihulak, Deputy CAO/ City Clerk.

Time and date for Tender Closing is 11:00:00 a.m. CST/CDT on June 11, 2026 (the “Tender Closing”).

The work to be undertaken generally involves, but is not necessarily limited to: Rural Road Gravelling, Ditching and Culvert Replacement.
The Successful Bidder shall achieve substantial performance of the Work for the Project by September 30, 2026.
All written inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the drawings and specifications for the Work shall be emailed to rwilcott@kenora.ca, however the bidder(s) acknowledge and agree that the City does not have an obligation to provide a response to any written inquiry and that it is in the sole and unfettered discretion of the City to provide any written response to a written inquiry. Telephone inquiries will not be replied to.
Submission of a tender by a Bidder gives the City the right to require the Bidder to execute the contract to perform the Work as set out within the tender documents. Tenders may not be withdrawn after the Tender Closing and will be irrevocable and open for acceptance by the City for a period of sixty (60) days following the end of the day of the Tender Closing. The Successful Bidder will be notified in writing of the award of the Tender when the City delivers a letter of intent to the Successful Bidder.

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.