Project notice

This procurement opportunity is for the Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA). Township of Severn is not the project owner. Proposals will be forwarded to the SSEA through a sealed submission format.

Project overview

The objective of the project is to review and update the current Letter of Agreement between the member municipalities and the Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA), a Joint Municipal Service Board under the Ontario Municipal Act, ensuring alignment with a shared vision and evolving needs. This includes a detailed review of core vs. non-core services, the funding formula, and a comparative cost analysis of mandated services. For more information, refer to the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, Section 202 regarding Joint Municipal Service Boards.

About the SSEA

The Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) is a Joint Municipal Service Board under the Municipal Act (Section 202). It was originally founded in 1997 as a partnership between federal, provincial, and municipal partners to support the completion of the Severn Sound Remedial Action Plan (SSRAP) and to provide a local, community-based environmental office in the Severn Sound watershed. The SSEA provides continuing support to the federal and provincial agencies, but particularly to the local municipalities, to sustain environmental quality and to ensure continued protection through wise stewardship of Severn Sound and its tributaries. Our agreement partners include eight municipalities (Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny, Tay, Springwater, Oro-Medonte, Georgian Bay, and Severn). SSEA also works with many other partners to develop cost-effective environmental projects in the Severn Sound area to the benefit of the entire community. The SSEA is also one of the local Source Protection Authorities in the area. Visit severnsound.ca for more information on SSEA's services.