Opportunity
Lakehead University Bidsandtenders #LU26-12
Lakehead University seeks partners for an Athletics and Recreation Facility in Orillia
Posted
November 05, 2026
Respond By
November 30, 2026
Identifier
LU26-12
NAICS
236220
Lakehead University is seeking private-sector partners to develop and operate an Athletics and Recreation Facility in Orillia. - Government buyer: Lakehead University; the City of Orillia’s Mayor and City Council have expressed support. - Opportunity: Partnership for a facility on university-owned land at 500 University Ave, Orillia, Ontario. Lakehead University is prepared to make a parcel available. - Requested services: Collaborative planning, design, financing, construction, and operation of the facility. - OEMs and vendors: No specific manufacturers, vendors, or service providers are named in the opportunity. - Products and quantities: No products, part numbers, or quantities are specified.
Description
Lakehead University invites Expressions of Interest from private-sector partners, developers, investors, and operators to collaborate on a premier Athletics & Recreation Facility on University-owned land at 500 University Ave, Orillia. The proposed collaboration covers planning, design, financing, construction, and operation of the facility. The project is part of the university’s campus master plan, and the university is prepared to make a parcel of land available. The facility is intended to meet growing regional demand for health and wellness services.