202402005 - P00136_Stratford Building Envelope Refurbishment

The current tender is addressing issues at the VIA Stratford Station. The VIA Stratford Station includes a two-storey building at the west side and a single-storey building at the east side, with a covered open area in between. Originally constructed in 1913, it is listed as a Heritage station and several renovations have been performed.
After conducting investigations into the condition of the building, VIA Rail decided to include the Stratford Station in its major building envelope rehabilitation program.
As such, VIA Rail intends to proceed with the refurbishment of the building envelope’s elements that are in poor condition.
In order to submit a Tender, the Tenderer must comply with the following mandatory criteria:

1. Tenderer has the following minimal insurance coverage:

• Commercial General Liability Insurance of $5,000,000
• Standard Owners Form Automobile Liability Insurance of $2,000,000
• All Risks insurance policy
• Professional Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 (You subcontractor for the scaffolding will need to provide their proof of insurance)
• Additional insurance that complies with the requirements stipulated by the track infrastructure owner as noted in CNs Work Permit Application (Appendix C of the document Work Permit Application (Regional - CTA) – 2020.pdf attached) that shall be produced upon award.

2. Bid Bond issued in favour of VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety. Provide a letter signed by an authorized representative of a recognized financial institution, stating that if the Tenderer is awarded the Contract, they will issue the required Performance and Labour & Material Bonds in favour of VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety following contract award.

• Bid Bond (10%)
• Performance Bond (50%) and Material/Labour Bond (50%)

3. The work must be completed within 20 calendar weeks after project award (by September 30th, 2024).
4. General Contractor must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as well as a minimum of 5 years experience in Heritage properties.
5. Subcontractors must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in their related expertise of work.
6. Tenderer confirms his Tender complies with all requirements, specifications and commits to respect them during the entire project duration. 
7. Tenderer commits to respect VIA’s Contractor Safety Guidelines
8. Tenderer must have attended the Mandatory Site Visit