Interior Renovation of Arts, Culture and Media Classrooms and Labs BV490, BV494,

Notice of Intended Procurement

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 (RFP) for Interior Renovation of Arts, Culture and Media Classrooms and Labs BV490, BV494, AA204, AA205, and, AA206.

Description:

The Design and Construction Management Department at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) requires general contracting services for the interior renovation of approximately 416 square meters (m2) in rooms BV490, and BV494, of the Bladen Wing Building and rooms AA204, AA205, and AA206 in the Arts and Administration Building for the Department of Arts, Culture and Media.
 Scope of Work Highlights:

• Abatement of asbestos containing elbows in ceiling spaces of BV490 and BV494
• Demolition of existing ceilings and installation of new ceilings
• Clean demolition of flooring
• Provide new flooring
• New wall partitions
• Installation of sound cabins
• Remove old data cabling
• New electrical receptacles and data ports
• Provide new cabinetry
• Provide HVAC modifications
• Replacement of light fixtures
• Painting and other finishes

Normal hours of work will be from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   All work to be coordinated with the University Project Manager.

  ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/108142
on, or before July 14, 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                                                     August 3, 2026
Substantial Performance                                               March 30, 2027
Occupancy                                                                    March 30, 2027  
Ready-for-Takeover                                                      May 30, 2027   

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The evaluation criteria and weightings to be applied are as follows:  
 

1. Technical

1. Experience and Qualifications (25 points)
2. Project Personnel (15 points)
3. Project Understanding and Schedule (20 points)

2. Financial

1. Pricing (40 points)

C.    Documentation

1. Completed submitted and signed CCDC 11-2019 Contractor’s Qualification Statement (Pass/Fail)  
2. Provided a Surety Agreement indicating a 50% Performance Bond and a 50% Labour and Material Payment Bond. (Pass/Fail)  

4.   Other Requirement:

1. 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/108142
 

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