Contractor Pre-Qualification Application

How to become a qualified Tier 2 or Tier 3 contractor.

Are you a contractor seeking to work on Toronto Hydro’s distribution equipment or assets through another party? If so, you’re required to apply for Tier 2 or Tier 3 qualified contractor status.

Note: Contractors cannot work on Toronto Hydro’s equipment or assets until they've received qualified contractor status.

Who should apply

You should apply for Tier 2 or Tier 3 contractor status based on the following descriptions.

Tier 2 and Tier 3 descriptions

Tier Description
Tier 2 You're seeking to work on the construction, design or audit of current or future-owned Toronto Hydro distribution system equipment on behalf of a requesting party or customer. The requesting party or customer must have a Coordination Agreement or Offer to Connect with Alternative Bid Work.
Tier 3 You’re seeking to become a subcontractor to a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

How to apply

Email prequalapplication@torontohydro.com to express your interest. Please include your company’s legal name, business address and the main point of contact for the application process. Once we’ve received your email of intent, we’ll send you an application directly for you to fill out and return to us.

Note: To help ensure your application is processed as quickly as possible, please make sure you’ve filled in all applicable fields. Also, remember to attach any other required documents in your email when submitting your application.

Once the completed application is returned to us, we’ll review it and advise you of your application status and any next steps required.