General Contractor Services for the Science Wing Quad Landscape Project
Solicitation number UTSC 2026-02
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/03/27 14:00 EDT
Last amendment date
Description
NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
Rick Pajor
Procurement Officer, Financial Service
University of Toronto Scarborough
1265 Military Trail
Toronto, Ontario M1C 1A4
Rick.Pajor@utoronto.ca
PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS
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DESCRIPTION OF PROCUREMENT
Title: Request for Proposals for General Contractor Services for the Science Wing Quadrangle Landscape Project.
The Design and Construction Management Department at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), requires general contracting services for the landscaping of the Science Wing quadrangle at 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON, Canada, M1C 1A4.
Scope of Work Highlights:
- Civil and site grading works from landscaping design
- Supply and install of exterior light fixtures
- Supply and install of site services
- Electrical connections to adjacent Science Research building
- Water connections to adjacent Science Wing building
- Supply and install of irrigation system
- Supply and install of planting services and associated planting soil
- Supply and install of paving works
ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/102967
on, or before March 17, 2026 at 2:00:00 p.m. local time.
The submissions will not be opened publicly.
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation:
Proponents will adhere to the University of Toronto General Labour Conditions.
APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreements:
The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Five
The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9
CONTRACT DETAILS
One time only purchase of services for specified scope of work.
MILESTONE SCHEDULE
Commence the Work May 15, 2026
Substantial Performance October 30, 2026
Occupancy October 30, 2026
Ready-for-Takeover Spring, 2027
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The evaluation criteria and weightings to be applied are as follows:
- Technical
- Experience and Qualifications (25 points)
- Project Personnel (15 points)
- Project Understanding and Schedule (20 points)
- Financial
- Pricing (40 points)
- Completed submitted and signed CCDC 11-2019 Contractor’s Qualification Statement (Pass/Fail)
- Provided a Surety Agreement indicating a 50% Performance Bond and a 50% Labour and Material Payment Bond. (Pass/Fail)
- Other Requirement:
- Attendance at the Proponents Meeting (Pass/Fail)
NOTES
Proponents should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Proponents are encouraged to obtain the procurement documents which contain the most current information. If there is a conflict between the procurement documents and this notice, the procurement documents will take precedence.
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/102967
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Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 0 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/10/30.
Trade agreements
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Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
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Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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University of Toronto Scarborough
- Address
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1265 Military TrailScarborough, Ontario, M1C 1A4Canada
- Contracting authority
- Richard Pajor
- Phone
- 647-601-4558
- Email
- rick.pajor@utoronto.ca
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