Advertise On Our Zamboni

Leaside Memorial Community Gardens’ (“LMCG”) Zamboni is now available for an advertising opportunity. This is the premium advertising space at our facility, catching the eye of thousands of visitors to our two rinks each week as it circles the ice at the top and bottom of the hour from 6AM until 11PM each day. As there is only one Zamboni available for an advertising opportunity, we will be using a blind-bid process for a one-year agreement commencing January 1, 2024 with an option to renew the contract based on the following terms:

• Bids must only be submitted using the form provided by LMCG and submitted in paper format. Bids submitted in other manner (including electronically) whether written or oral will be disqualified.
• The minimum bid threshold is $7,500 for a one-year (calendar year) contract.
• The individual or organization with the highest bid will enter into a contract with LMCG as follows: the remainder of 2023 at a pro rata of the successful bid amount, and the full 12 months of 2024 at the successful bid amount.
• If there is a tie based on the highest bid submitted, LMCG will invite those bidders who have highest bids to resubmit a higher bid or give instructions in writing to hold to their original amount.  After bids are resubmitted the individual or organization with the highest bid will be invited to enter into a contract with LMCG.
• In addition to the highest bid submitted by a individual or organization, the successful bidder will also pay the cost of designing, manufacturing, and installing artwork on the Zamboni. (Costs range from $1700 for art on two sides, to $3500 for two sides + front and back.) The successful bidder will provide their artwork in the file format and to the specs provided by LMCG. LMCG will contract with its supplier for production and installation.
• At the end of the contract term the successful bidder will be given the option to renew the agreement for one calendar additional year at the rates set by the LMCG Board.
• Bidders will not be permitted to change or vary their bids or any other details in their proposal submissions once submitted to LMCG.

If no bid submitted meets the minimum threshold of $7,500, the Board reserves the right to reopen the bid process or contract with another vendor directly.

Bids will be accepted by courier or drop-off to our secure mailbox commencing Monday May 1, 2023, and closing by 5:00PM, Toronto time, Tuesday May 23, 2023. Bids received after 5:00PM Tuesday May 23, 2023, at 5:00PM Toronto time, will not be considered. The successful bidder will be contacted the week of May 29th, 2023.

Further rules, terms and conditions governing the bid process are contained in the bid document located on this webpage for download.  To the extent that there is any conflict the rules, terms and conditions contained in the bid document shall prevail and govern the bid process.