RFP 2025-016B - Roblin Centre Guardrail Project

SUMMARY OF WORK
.1: 2 Architecture Inc. is soliciting bids from General Contractors on behalf of RRC Polytech for the renovation of existing stair and bridge guardrails at select locations on campus, including the installation of guardrail extensions and infill glazing within existing openings to address programmatic safety concerns.

.2: RRC Polytech is proposing upgrades to its existing guardrails and openings throughout the building to enhance safety beyond current building code requirements. While the existing guardrails are code compliant, the intent of this work is to exceed minimum code by adding guardrail extensions, infilling select openings with glazing and modifying stair and bridge guardrail conditions to address safety concerns. The work includes new steel framing, mesh or glazed guardrail extensions, selective removal of existing top rails where required, and infill glazing to improve safety while maintaining air flow and acoustic connectivity. Construction will occur while the campus remains operational. When working within occupied areas of the building, the Contractor shall coordinate with RRC Polytech and take all reasonable measures to minimize disruption to building users, including noise, dust, and impacts to circulation and program activities. The project is divided into Phases 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D, with Phase 1D identified as a separate price. The building permit application was submitted on December 23, 2025, and is currently under review by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Upon award of the Contract, 2 Architecture Inc. will transfer the building permit to the successful Bidder. Refer to the Scope in Front End Specification dated January 15, 2026, Architectural IFC / Tendering Drawings dated January 13, 2026, and Structural IFC dated December 23, 2026.

Queries / Addenda
.1:   All request for information during pricing phase please direct questions to Tiffany Leong and Alexa Thiessen by email only at tiffany@2architecture.ca and alexa@2architecture.ca. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.
.2:   Addenda may be issued during bidding period. Addenda will become part of Contract Documents. Include costs in Bid Price.
.3:   Verbal answers are only binding when confirmed by written addenda.
.4:    All requests for clarification and questions from bidders must be submitted in writing no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time (Winnipeg local time) on January 26, 2026. Responses will be issued in the form of an addendum to all known bidders.
.5:   Addenda will be issued at the latest three business days prior to closing.

All project documents and bid submissions can be found on RRC Polytech's tendering platform, run by Euna Procurmeent, at the following links:
https://rrc.bonfirehub.ca/projects/101496/details
https://rrc.bonfirehub.ca/portal/?tab=openOpportunities