opportunities and descriptions
Forest Access Road Construction
Request for Proposal -Stationary Sawline Foundation
Request for Proposal -Stationary Sawline Foundation
Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. (LNFMI) is seeking qualified contractors and equipment owners interested in upcoming forest access road construction, reconstruction, and maintenance opportunities on the Lake Nipigon Forest.
Work may include new road construction, road rehabilitation, ditching, brushing, grading, aggregate placement, w
Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. (LNFMI) is seeking qualified contractors and equipment owners interested in upcoming forest access road construction, reconstruction, and maintenance opportunities on the Lake Nipigon Forest.
Work may include new road construction, road rehabilitation, ditching, brushing, grading, aggregate placement, water crossing preparation, and other associated forest road activities.
Equipment Opportunities
LNFMI is currently seeking availability and hourly rates for the following equipment:
Equipment
20-ton Excavator
30-ton Excavator
35-ton+ Excavator
D5 Dozer
D7 Dozer
Tandem Dump Truck
Belly Dump
Rock Truck
Feller Buncher
Grader
Contractors may submit pricing for individual pieces of equipment or complete road construction crews/packages.
Please include:
- Equipment make, model, year, and size
- Hourly or daily rate
- Fuel/fuel surcharge details
- Mobilization and demobilization costs
- Availability
- Contact information
- Relevant forestry road construction experience
Indigenous-owned and local contractors are encouraged to submit.
Submit Expressions of Interest
Contractors interested in upcoming opportunities are encouraged to contact Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. and provide the above information. All operators are required to be accredited through the Forestry Pit and Road Construction Equipment Operator Training Program. All equipment must be in good operating shape, without leaks and be outfitted with up-to-date fire extinguishers, spill kits and fire packs.
Request for Proposal -Stationary Sawline Foundation
Request for Proposal -Stationary Sawline Foundation
Request for Proposal -Stationary Sawline Foundation
Summary of Work
1. Review the Cooper Machine and Novilco drawings and coordinate with LNFMI and the final civil/structural designer/engineer to supply Issued for Construction drawings for the concrete, embedded steel schedule and the swing-saw sub steel base.
2. Complete survey layout, site preparation, excavation, subgrade preparation and
Summary of Work
1. Review the Cooper Machine and Novilco drawings and coordinate with LNFMI and the final civil/structural designer/engineer to supply Issued for Construction drawings for the concrete, embedded steel schedule and the swing-saw sub steel base.
2. Complete survey layout, site preparation, excavation, subgrade preparation and engineered
granular base.
3. Supply and install formwork, reinforcing steel, anchors, sleeves, plates, conduits, blockouts and other embedded items required by the final drawings.
4. Procure, handle and install the primary embedded W8x31 members and swing saw sub steel identified in this RFP.
5. Supply, place, finish, cure and protect the reinforced concrete equipment foundation.
6. Complete testing coordination, as-built survey, backfill, final grading, cleanup and turnover documentation.
Email info@lnfmi.ca for the full Request for Proposal package
Proposal deadline is September 8th, 2026 @ 5pm est
Firewood Request
Request for Proposal -Stationary Sawline Foundation
Firewood Request
Limited volumes of firewood are available to members of AZA, BNA, BZA and RRIB. Send request by filling the form below with name, community membership volume requested and address.