The Top 10 Upcoming Public Construction Projects in Ontario

Ontario's public construction pipeline is loaded with opportunity - if you know where to look. We pulled the top 10 active, open public-sector projects directly from the DataBid database. Every entry below has a tender/bid date coming up in 2026 and is verified as open for proposals right now.

Here are the 10 biggest public construction opportunities in Ontario you should be bidding on today:

 

1. DCC Housing Construction Program — CFHA RPCIP, Ottawa

Estimated Value: $122M – $152M
Bid Date: July 7, 2026

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is seeking Design-Build Teams for multi-unit residential housing under the Canadian Forces Housing Agency's Residential Portfolio Capital Investment Plan. This modified design-build project in Ottawa is one of the largest active public tenders in the province. Proposals are submitted through the MERX Electronic Bidding System.

 

2. University of Guelph - Elora Poultry Research Station, Guelph

Estimated Value: $20M – $30M
Bid Date: June 25, 2026

The University of Guelph, on behalf of the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario, is developing a state-of-the-art Poultry Research Station at the Elora Research Station. This specialized agricultural facility includes hatchery facilities, broiler and turkey rearing areas, layer and breeder housing systems, research laboratories, and extensive site infrastructure. Complex coordination is required between architectural, structural, mechanical, and agricultural specialty systems.

 

3. DCC CFB Borden - M209 Dormitory Recapitalization, Meaford/Borden

Estimated Value: $10.5M
Bid Date: June 25, 2026

Defence Construction Canada has issued a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) for the renovation of a three-storey dormitory with approximately 6,870 m² of gross floor area. Work includes mechanical and electrical modernization, roof replacement with a 2-ply SBS system, interior renovations, and millwork replacement. DCC plans to proceed with the Tender Phase around July 21, 2026. This solicitation also includes an Indigenous Benefits Plan (IBP) requirement.

 

4. York Region Highway 7 East BRT - Median Rapidway & Stations

Bid Date: June 10, 2026

York Region Rapid Transit Corporation is delivering approximately 8 kilometers of Bus Rapid Transit improvements along the Highway 7 East corridor. This RFPQ covers Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) services including design input for a median rapidway, transit system upgrades, and new stations. This is a major mobility and growth project for the Region.

 

5. MTO Highway 11 - Hot Mix Paving & Structural Rehabilitation

Bid Date: June 10, 2026

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) has an active capital contract for hot mix paving and structural rehabilitation work on Highway 11 in Northwestern Ontario. MTO contracts are consistently among the most active public infrastructure tenders in the province.

 

6. Belleville Upper Front Street Bridge Rehabilitation

Bid Date: June 10, 2026

The City of Belleville is moving ahead with rehabilitation work on the Upper Front Street Bridge. Municipal bridge work remains a steady source of public construction activity across Ontario, with significant opportunities for both general and specialized contractors.

 

7. KPRDSB - North Cavan Public School Renovations, Cavan

Bid Date: June 10, 2026

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has issued an Invitation to Tender for renovations at North Cavan Public School. School board capital projects continue to be a reliable segment of Ontario's public construction market.

 

8. Toronto - Small Capital & Emergency Capital Projects (Architectural & Engineering RFSQ)

Bid Date: June 10, 2026

The City of Toronto is seeking qualifications for professional architectural and engineering services for small capital and emergency capital projects. This is a qualification-based opportunity with the potential for ongoing project assignments.

 

9. Clarence-Rockland - Rue St-Jean Street Reconstruction Phase 2B

Bid Date: June 10, 2026

Phase 2B of this major infrastructure project includes construction of two new roundabouts, importation of over 13,000 cubic meters of fill, installation of sanitary and storm sewers, watermain infrastructure, streetlight installation, and full landscaping restoration. Traffic must be maintained on the west and south legs throughout construction.

 

10. New Tecumseth - Brendan Holly WWTP Storage Facility, Alliston

Bid Date: June 10, 2026

The Town of New Tecumseth is tendering the design, manufacturing, delivery, and erection of a pre-engineered storage facility and associated concrete foundation at the Brendan Holly Wastewater Treatment Plant. Water and wastewater infrastructure continues to see strong public investment across Ontario.

 

 

What This Pipeline Tells Us

A few clear patterns emerge from this list:

• Defence and institutional construction lead by value. DCC alone accounts for the two highest-value confirmed projects on this list, with a combined estimated range exceeding $130M.
• Transit and transportation are accelerating. The York Region BRT and MTO Highway 11 projects represent major mobility investments that typically unlock follow-on maintenance and station-area work.
• Municipal infrastructure is steady and accessible. Bridge rehab, road reconstruction, and wastewater projects offer more approachable entry points for mid-size contractors.

 

How to Track These Projects

Every project listed above is live in DataBid with full bidder lists and deadline tracking. If you're not already tracking public-sector work in Ontario, start your free trial and get instant access to these opportunities plus thousands more.

 

Last updated: June 2026. All project details sourced directly from the DataBid project database. Estimated values and bid dates reflect active tender information at time of publication.