Basic Information

Reference Number

0000315027

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto Scarborough

Project Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Project Number

UTSC 2026-02

Title

General Contractor Services for the Science Wing Quad Landscape Project

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.305929.C108799

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Quebec/Ontario

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario

Job Location

University of Toronto Scarborough 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON M1C 1A4.

Description

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
The procurement documents are available at www.merx.com.
Note that obtaining access to the procurement documents will require prospective suppliers to register and pay a registration fee. Pricing and payment terms are available on the MERX website.

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)

C. Documentation

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

Dates

Publication

2026/02/20 12:48:22 PM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2026/03/05 12:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2026/03/17 02:00:00 PM EDT

Job-Walk Visit

2026/02/27 10:00:00 AM EST

Contact Information

Richard Pajor

647-601-4558

rick.pajor@utoronto.ca

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Job-Walk Visit

Attendance

Mandatory

Event date

2026/02/27 10:00:00 AM EST

Location

University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail Toronto ON 1C 1A4.

Event Note

The University will be conducting a Proponents Meeting.
Date: February 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Attendees are to meet the Project Manager outside of the main entrance to the Science Wing at the University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON M1C 1A4
Directions to campus and campus map can be found at:
https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/home/visiting-utsc

Proponents are to refer to the RFP document for additional information.
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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Proponents are to upload all required documents through Bonfire at:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/102967

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