Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) tenders
The public school board serving Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent and a steady buyer of construction, maintenance, signage and school services. This page explains where LKDSB tenders are posted, its contractor prequalification program, and how vendors bid.
How Lambton Kent District School Board procurement works
LKDSB uses a fully-integrated online eProcurement tool for all of its Requests for Quotes, Proposals and Tenders, so vendors can view, register and submit bids entirely online in one location. The board's stated policy is to procure equipment, supplies and services necessary for the operation of schools and central offices in an efficient and cost-effective way. Current postings show Ontario-preference sourcing: a recent RFQ was issued in accordance with the Buy Ontario Procurement Directive effective April 13, 2026 and open to Canadian businesses only, with priority given to Canadian-manufactured products.
Where LKDSB bids are posted
All public LKDSB solicitations live on the board's bids&tenders portal at lkdsb.bidsandtenders.ca. Vendors register at the portal (accounts are managed through bids.bidsandtenders.ca), receive automatic notifications of new opportunities matching their commodity codes, and get instant access to bid results. Documents are available at no cost to companies with an active Bids and Tenders account. Procurement questions go to [email protected]; technical issues to bids&tenders support at 1-800-594-4798.
The Prequalified Contractor Program
All contractors wishing to work for LKDSB must first complete the board's Prequalified Contractor Program: download the Contractor Program Terms and Conditions (the rules for working on site), complete the application, and send it with a current WSIB Clearance Certificate and proof of liability insurance to the Purchasing Department at the Sarnia Education Centre (P.O. Box 2019, 200 Wellington Street, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7L2). Once the application is evaluated and references contacted, approved contractors are notified of their status.
How to win Lambton Kent board work
Register on lkdsb.bidsandtenders.ca with commodity codes matched to what you sell and submit conforming bids before closing — recent live postings include supply-and-install service competitions such as sign supply, installation, repairs and maintenance, and multi-year agreements like schoolyard crosswalk markings. Construction contractors should complete the Prequalified Contractor Program before tender season. Context for the whole Ontario education market is in our school board tenders guide, and nearby boards include Waterloo Region (WRDSB) and Hamilton-Wentworth (HWDSB).
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Lambton Kent District School Board post tenders?
All LKDSB RFQs, RFPs and tenders are posted on the board's bids&tenders portal at lkdsb.bidsandtenders.ca; bid documents are free for vendors with an active Bids and Tenders account.
Do contractors need prequalification to work for LKDSB?
Yes — contractors must complete the Prequalified Contractor Program, submitting an application with a current WSIB Clearance Certificate and proof of liability insurance to the Purchasing Department at the Sarnia Education Centre.
Does LKDSB apply Buy Ontario rules?
Yes — a recent LKDSB RFQ was issued in accordance with the Buy Ontario Procurement Directive effective April 13, 2026, open to Canadian businesses only, with priority given to Canadian-manufactured products.
How do suppliers get LKDSB bid notifications?
Register at lkdsb.bidsandtenders.ca and select commodity codes; the eProcurement system sends automatic notifications of new bid opportunities matching your profile, plus instant access to bid results.
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