Bids Are Invited For Project: Tender22019 - Harkness Asphalt Paving And Drainage Improvement

Project: Tender22019 - Harkness Asphalt Paving And Drainage Improvement . The Owner Is Seeking A Qualified Contractor To Supply All Labour, Materials, Equipment, And Supervision Necessary To Complete Asphalt Paving And Associated Drainage Improvements For An Existing Gravel Road And Parking Area At The Harkness Laboratory Of Fisheries Research. Scope Of Work The Harkness Laboratory Of Fisheries Research (The “Site”) Is A Field Research Station Operated By The Ontario Ministry Of Natural Resources, Located On The Shore Of Lake Opeongo In Algonquin Provincial Park (45.635099, -78.363541). The Asphalt Paving And Drainage Improvements Work Includes The Paving Of Approximately 1,600 M² Of Surface Area At The Site That Is Currently Established And Maintained As A Gravel Road And Parking Area. A Portion Of This Area (Approximately 200 M²) Has Previously Been Paved And Will Require Resurfacing. The Roadway Is Primarily Used By Light-Duty Vehicles, Including Pickup Trucks, With Occasional Use By Larger Delivery Vehicles Such As Fuel And Grocery Trucks. The Finished Pavement Structure Must Be Designed And Constructed To Withstand These Loading Conditions As Described In The Description Of Construction Services. In Addition To Paving, The Contractor Shall Complete Minor Improvements To The Existing Roadway And Roadside Drainage System. This Includes Shaping And Grading The Road Surface And Shallow Ditches Along Both Sides Of The Roadway To Facilitate Proper Water Diversion And Drainage Away From The Paved Surface. All Culverts Are Already Installed And Do Not Require Replacement. The Site Has A Large Area To Stage Material And Equipment That Is Adjacent To The Area That Will Be Paved. Work At The Site Can Be Conducted Anytime Monday-Friday Between 7:00Am And 4:30Pm. There Are Washrooms In Close Proximity That Can Be Made Available During The Work. Preference Is For The Work To Be Substanitally Completed Prior To October 16, 2026. Mndatory Site Meeting:August 11, 2026 10:00:00 Toronto Time Location: The Shore Of Lake Opeongo In Algonquin Provincial Park (45.635099, -78.363541). Harkness Laboratory Of Fisheries Research - Google Maps