Site work and new construction of a residential development in Dryden, Ontario. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a 800-square-foot, one-story above grade, two-room residential development; and for site work for a residential development.

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is requesting proposals for the design and build of an upcoming development in Dryden, Ontario. In July of 2022, OAHS took possession of land in Dryden, Ontario with the intent to build an energy-efficient dwelling to reduce emissions in efforts to reach Canada's net-zero goal of 2050. The proposed development is a 1-storey, estimated 800 square feet, 2-bedroom single detached dwelling. OAHS is looking to expand its development options and will use this build as a pilot project for potential future developments. The civic address of the property is 8 Parr Avenue, Dryden, Ontario. The lot is fronting on the west side of Parr Avenue. It has a frontage of 100 feet and a depth of 180 feet. The area of the property is (100 x 180) 18,000 ft2 (1673 m2) or 0.41 acres. Currently under Dryden Municipal Zoning By-law 2012 the subject property is zoned as Rural Residential (RR) Zone where a single detached dwelling is permitted. The property has municipal services connections available, although there are no connections currently since on site the only existing building is a storage garage. The awarded stipulated bid contract will provide: - Schedule showing the development progression - Engineered and Architectural drawings such as; site plan with municipal connection, building design/layout, building renderings, and specified tender prince by an allocated allowance - Slab on grade foundation with 4-foot frost wall or alternative equal or equivalent low impact foundation system - Wood framing or equal and equivalent modular or panelized system - Insulation (all insulation values to meet OBC/Climate zone) - Exterior finish (Vinyl siding, fibreglass or architectural shingling, vinyl windows, LED lights, and a 10ft by 6ft front porch) - Interior layout (2 bedrooms, 3-piece full bathroom, and open concept living room/dining area & kitchen) - Interior finish (Walls finished in drywall, 5mm vinyl plank flooring, LED lights, electric heat pump for heating and cooling, electric hot water on demand, and electrical include for stove) An electronic bid submission must still be signed, and the entire proposal must be received in one email. During the proposal period, Consultants are to direct all inquiries (in email only) to Nicholas Cicchini, Urban Planner. Documents can be obtained at: https://www.ontarioaboriginalhousing.ca/resources/vendor-portal Tender has been cancelled. If/when the project will be re-tendered is undetermined at this time.