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Active opportunities open for bidding
Essex
The Town of Essex is seeking proposals from qualified proponents to replace and integrate its current payroll software and human resources information system, including supply, installation, and commissioning of a new HRIS solution. The Town consists of four centres (Essex, Colchester, Harrow, McGregor) with a current population of 21,216, located approximately 28 km southeast of Windsor in southwestern Ontario. Ideally a single proponent would be chosen, but the Town is open to awarding contracts to one or more firms based on evaluation results, with submissions accepted as hard copy at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario.
Posted Date
Jun 27, 2026
Due Date
Jul 24, 2026
Release: Jun 27, 2026
Essex
Close: Jul 24, 2026
The Town of Essex is seeking proposals from qualified proponents to replace and integrate its current payroll software and human resources information system, including supply, installation, and commissioning of a new HRIS solution. The Town consists of four centres (Essex, Colchester, Harrow, McGregor) with a current population of 21,216, located approximately 28 km southeast of Windsor in southwestern Ontario. Ideally a single proponent would be chosen, but the Town is open to awarding contracts to one or more firms based on evaluation results, with submissions accepted as hard copy at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario.
Essex
The Town of Essex is soliciting proposals to design, supply and install playground equipment and amenities at Essex Town Centre Park and to remove and replace surfacing and curbing at the Harrow Fairgrounds Park playground. Submissions are hard-copy only, delivered to 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario. The solicitation is open with a question deadline on 2026-06-11 and a closing (bid due) on 2026-06-17 at 15:00 EDT.
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Due Date
Jun 17, 2026
Essex
Close: Jun 17, 2026
The Town of Essex is soliciting proposals to design, supply and install playground equipment and amenities at Essex Town Centre Park and to remove and replace surfacing and curbing at the Harrow Fairgrounds Park playground. Submissions are hard-copy only, delivered to 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario. The solicitation is open with a question deadline on 2026-06-11 and a closing (bid due) on 2026-06-17 at 15:00 EDT.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Essex
The committee reviewed and approved several applications regarding land severance and minor variances. Discussions centered on a surplus dwelling severance at 2141 Gesto Side Road, including a related minor variance for lot area reduction. Additionally, the committee considered a lot addition application for a property on Highland Side Road to facilitate a boundary adjustment for existing agricultural use, along with its associated minor variance request.
The Council meeting addressed several agenda items, beginning with a public delegation regarding a request for a four-way stop at Arthur Munger and Harrow Street due to increased traffic and safety concerns; council directed administration to draft a report on the matter. The meeting also featured a presentation from the lead audit engagement partner regarding the 2025 audited financial statements, noting the successful audit and the significant impact of the ELK energy sale, with council receiving the report.
The task force discussed the presentation and amendment of the Draft Affordable Housing Strategy, which included revisions to provincial policy statements, unit targets, and budget paragraphs. Updates were provided on the Affordable Housing Subsidy Program, including the feasibility of creating such a program under the Municipal Act, and the Town's Housing Needs Assessment project intended to identify housing gaps for future grant opportunities. Discussions also covered the Canada-Ontario Housing Partnership HST relief program, provincial development charge cuts, and a potential new multi-residential property tax sub-class.
The Council discussed and supported correspondence from the Municipality of Wawa concerning potential changes to school board governance structures, including the possible elimination of elected trustees. The Council resolved to write to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Education, and various educational and municipal stakeholders to advocate for a comprehensive province-wide consultation process prior to any legislative decisions regarding school board governance.
The Council formally supported correspondence from the Village of Burk's Falls regarding the retention of the Cancer/Oncology Clinic at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital site. A resolution was passed to officially receive and support this request.
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